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Chemistry is the branch of science that studies the composition, structure, properties, and transformations of matter. It explores how atoms and molecules interact, combine, and change through chemical reactions, shaping everything from the air we breathe and the food we eat to the technologies we use daily. As a central science, chemistry connects and overlaps with physics, biology, materials science, and environmental science, enabling breakthroughs in areas like medicine, energy, and nanotechnology. From understanding the molecular basis of life to designing new materials and drugs, chemistry provides critical insights into the nature of the physical world.
Adding an electrolyte additive enhanced the charging speed of lithium metal batteries and resulted in…
A traditional Chinese medicinal plant has huge potential as a weight loss drug. However, due…
Scientists in Sweden have developed an innovative method for generating hydrogen energy with enhanced efficiency.…
Transforming base materials into gold was one of the elusive goals of the alchemists of…
“Opposites charges attract; like charges repel” is a fundamental principle of basic physics. However, a…
Researchers have created a sophisticated binder for silicon oxide electrodes in lithium-ion batteries, improving their…
A novel material called fullerene indanones (FIDO) has been created by a Japanese research team,…
Almost three decades ago, researchers identified a distinct group of anticancer compounds within bryozoans, a…
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are advancing cancer treatment research by designing drugs that…
In an ironic twist, a treasure trove of critical minerals is dumped out with water…
It’s widely recognized that reducing our consumption of meat and cheese in favor of plant-based…
Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have created a microporous covalent organic framework…
Solving embrittlement is a multi-billion-dollar question. Why hydrogen causes steels to become brittle and crack…
Molecules that are induced by light to rotate bulky groups around central bonds when exposed…
Nano- and microplastics are seemingly everywhere — water, soil, and the air. While many creative…
There’s a lot of research about moving away from carbon as an energy source, but…
Scientists have achieved notable progress in reducing environmental pollution by improving the performance of vanadium-based…