Rutgers scientists have developed plastics that can be programmed to break down at specific rates…
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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.
Scientists have mapped the atomic interactions that make nanoscale catalysts so effective at converting propane…
Penn State scientists discovered seven new ceramics by simply removing oxygen—opening a path to materials…
Researchers at Kyushu University have created a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) exhibiting exceptionally high…
Researchers have created an iron-based catalyst that controls methane’s extreme reactivity, opening the door for…
A new method uses microwaves to lower the energy required for certain industrial processes. Some…
Water behaves differently when trapped in microscopic spaces instead of flowing freely. Researchers have shown…
The study uses an advanced QuEChERS–GC–MS detection method to uncover hidden carcinogens in cooking oils…
Researchers at UT Austin have created artificial membrane channels that mimic nature’s precision to selectively…
An optimized mechanochemical process produces multifunctional composite particles that remove pollutants from water. Scientists are…
A new manganese(I) complex sets a record for the longest excited-state lifetime, opening the door…
A photosynthetic bacterium shows promise in capturing PFAS, offering new hope for microbial cleanup of…
Scientists at NUS have found that DNA’s phosphate groups can guide chemical reactions like molecular…
Researchers at Cambridge have developed a solar-powered device that imitates photosynthesis to turn CO2, sunlight,…
Scientists have found a clean, low-energy way to recycle Teflon using only sodium and motion.…
A computational method accurately predicts the optimal ligand for a photochemical palladium catalyst, enabling new…
From mini-brains and spider-inspired gloves to edible wolf apple coatings and microplastic-filled retinas, scientists are…
Many reptiles excrete solid uric acid crystals instead of liquid urine, a water-saving adaptation that…