Potential applications range from biomedical imaging to the conversion of light energy. University of Tokyo…
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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.
UAlbany chemists created manganese diboride, a high-energy material with potential for rocket fuel and new…
New and more precise acidity measurements may help make PFAS easier to track. Per- and…
Stellenbosch University researchers identify rare phenolic compounds in Cannabis leaves for the first time. Chemists…
SLAC scientists created gold hydride in extreme lab conditions. The work sheds light on dense…
A new synthesis method makes guava compounds widely available. It holds promise against deadly liver…
Swiss researchers have designed a plant-inspired molecule that mimics photosynthesis and can hold four electric…
Scientists used a nanoparticle “megalibrary” to uncover a low-cost, high-performing alternative to iridium, unlocking a…
Oxford chemists have finally stabilized a 48-atom carbon ring, creating a rare new allotrope that…
Researchers have uncovered a new mechanism in photochemistry showing that a molecule’s microenvironment can strongly…
Engineers have crafted a new non-stick coating that could finally give Teflon some competition—without the…
Imagine a future where buildings don’t just stand the test of time—they actively fight climate…
Scientists have pioneered a water- and light-driven method for converting propane at near-room temperature, opening…
Researchers have taken a pivotal step toward understanding how living cells could have originated from…
Hidden beneath the forest floor, the humble millipede may hold the key to treating pain…
The method has applications in organic chemistry, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry. A team of…
A lightning-inspired process creates ammonia from air. The approach may support future green energy solutions.…
Researchers engineered a graphene-encased catalyst with ultra-low platinum use that delivers high-efficiency, industrial-scale hydrogen production.…