Findings could help explain how air pollutants interact with the atmosphere. Researchers at the University…
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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.
High-energy VUV light splits H₂O into oxygen and hydrogen atoms, revealing a dominant, previously overlooked…
Missing hydrogen atoms in hybrid perovskites drastically reduce solar cell efficiency. Researchers in the materials…
A gold-decorated nanomaterial supercharges solar desalination and pollutant detection by converting 96% of sunlight into…
A new violet-light LED prototype reduces blue light and delivers sunlight-like color accuracy for healthier…
New approach could provide law enforcement additional tools to track down those who flee a…
This unusual electronic energy structure could be harnessed for technologies of interest in quantum information…
Scientists discovered bacteria that convert copper sulfate into elemental copper, presenting an eco-friendly alternative to…
The Discovery of a natural cyan blue: A unique food-sourced anthocyanin could replace synthetic brilliant…
Polymer-eating enzymes embedded in plastic allow programmed degradation. Biodegradable plastics have been advertised as one…
A revolutionary technique gives scientists an unparalleled close-up view inside fleeting particles called excitons. In…
Researchers have decoded the mechanism of FAP, a light-activated enzyme in microalgae that converts fatty…
A Q&A With Berkeley Lab Scientist Jeffrey Long on a Material for Capturing CO2 Human…
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are developing innovative technologies to convert food…
Nanothin Antimicrobial Coating Could Prevent and Treat Potentially Deadly Infections Researchers have developed a new…
Mini-refineries using electrochemical reactions could convert waste biomass into clean fuels locally, offering a scalable,…
MIT researchers turned spider webs into music by assigning sonic frequencies to strands, helping explore…
Biocrude Passes the 2,000-Hour Catalyst Stability Test A large-scale demonstration converting biocrude to renewable diesel…