Scientists using the Advanced Photon Source show how ‘zinc sparks’ — the showers of zinc…
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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.
Although the history of bitumen dates back to the third millennium BC, only little is…
Adding absorbent nanoparticles to polymer membranes simplifies desalination. University of California, Berkeley, chemists have discovered…
Conquering a chemical challenge to control the structure of a polymer opens a path to…
AI Unlocks New Potential in Natural Drug Discovery Artificial intelligence (AI) is able to recognize…
Acidic drinks like cola denature COVID test antibodies, creating false positives. Washing the test with…
By making the microbes more tolerant to toxic byproducts, researchers show they can use a…
Bacteria found in the rumen, one of the compartments that make up the cow stomach,…
Nanoscale catalysts for environmental remediation can become unstable during use. Understanding their atomic changes may…
Slowing grape ripening through irrigation and thinning enhances wine flavor by boosting fruity aromas and…
Using fundamental calculations of molecular interactions, they created a catalyst with 100% selectivity in producing…
Patients Will Be Able To Receive Confirmed Diagnosis at the Doctor’s Office The idea of…
A new study finds nearly one in four plastic chemicals may be harmful—and most are…
Researchers turned crayfish shells into advanced carbon materials for supercapacitors, offering high energy density and…
New research makes popular compound cheaper and better for the environment. A process using a…
The same chemical state of carbon gives rise to two peaks in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.…
Scientists find a way to efficiently use visible light from the sun to break down…
Scientists created a bio-inspired scaffold that stabilizes artificial solar materials under harsh conditions, advancing solar…