Ozone-depleting chemicals may spend less time in the atmosphere than previously thought. New results point…
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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.
A novel stroke therapy using photosynthetic microbes and nanoparticles improved brain recovery in mice by…
In chemistry, a catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction…
Bologna researchers built NanoGear, a molecular-scale gear system, to explore nanoscale motion and its potential…
University of Chicago chemists aim to transform the field of chemical discovery. Molecules are the…
Crystallizing salts can grow “legs,” then tip over and fall away, potentially helping to prevent…
A new process from WSU converts 90% of plastic into jet fuel or lubricants efficiently…
Upcoming Solar System exploration missions will search for extraterrestrial (ET) life, but ET life may…
Opioids are the most powerful painkillers we have, but they’re incredibly addictive. Tens of thousands…
Mobile Laboratory for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 for Africa The PCR test is the most…
Scientists have created an automated system to make unstable DNA-building blocks on demand, improving efficiency…
A new environmental and technological analysis suggests that a revolutionary eco-friendly plastic is almost ready…
A handheld MasSpec Pen detects meat and fish fraud in 15 seconds with 100% accuracy.…
A novel peptide engineered to block HPIV3 shows strong virus-fighting potential in rodent models, paving…
KTH researchers have created a high-strength, transparent wood using limonene acrylate from citrus waste. The…
Detection innovation could enhance drug development and cancer research. Small changes in the structure of…
An active learning algorithm selects its own training data to find new materials for organic…
A new chip-based method allows rapid, accurate SARS-CoV-2 sequencing, aiding variant tracking and pandemic prevention.…