Researchers have identified a versatile enzyme capable of reshaping peptide-based drugs into more stable, longer-lasting…
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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 subtle shift in the periodic table reveals a complex and largely unexplored layer of…
Gallium has revealed unexpected behavior that challenges decades-old assumptions about its liquid structure. A metal…
A new approach reveals unexpected ways oxygen can bind to rare metals. Iron plays a…
Scientists have introduced a microscopy technique that reveals a hidden layer of chemistry involving molecules…
A hidden transition between two forms of liquid water may explain its most puzzling properties.…
A team of chemists has uncovered an unexpected way to use phosphorus to perform chemical…
A new materials-based approach is offering insight into one of the most persistent environmental challenges.…
Researchers directly observed tetroxides for the first time, showing they exist in normal air conditions…
A hybrid synthesis strategy enables complex molecular architectures to function as a single electronic system.…
Kitchen sponges shed microplastics, but water use drives most environmental harm. Real-world and lab data…
A redesigned catalyst appears to sidestep a major bottleneck in CO2-to-methanol conversion by separating where…
This futuristic, clear nail polish could finally make long nails touchscreen-friendly. Anyone who has tried…
Scientists have built atom-sized pores that act like living ion channels, opening the door to…
A new solvent-based technique could change how lithium is extracted from brines, potentially making the…
Chemists have developed a light-driven method for producing a rare and highly strained molecular structure…
A surprising lab discovery reveals a light-powered way to tweak complex drugs faster, cleaner, and…
A new European project aims to reinvent green hydrogen without toxic PFAS or costly rare…