Uniforms of U.S. Army soldiers must meet a long list of challenging requirements. They need…
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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 nifty move with nitrogen has brought the world one step closer to creating a…
Polymers reinforced with ultra-fine strands of carbon fibers epitomize composite materials that are “light as…
Reading sequence of metal atoms in MOFs allows encoding of multiple chemical functions. Artificial molecules…
By formulating positively charged fluorescent dyes into a new class of materials called small-molecule ionic…
New electrocatalyst efficiently converts carbon dioxide into ethanol. Catalysts speed up chemical reactions and form…
For centuries, people around the world have used garlic as a spice, natural remedy, and…
In Brief Problem: Development and trials of new coronavirus treatments may take anywhere from four…
Plastic from used personal protective equipment (PPE) can, and should, be transformed into renewable liquid…
IBS researchers in South Korea extend the understanding of energy flow in chemical reactions and…
Solid acids are amongst the most essential heterogeneous catalysts, which have the potential to replace…
Merging methodologies from physics and chemistry for the optical spectroscopy of superheavy elements. Superheavy elements…
New method for producing thermoset plastics allows them to be broken down more easily after…
The source of thermodynamic instability found in “rattling” behavior. Researchers in the Cava Group at…
A technique developed by Miami University associate professors of chemistry and biochemistry Dominik Konkolewicz and…
Encapsulating multiple molecular catalysts in nanoporous metal-organic frameworks central to efficient transformation. Converting carbon dioxide…
Unusual nanoparticles could benefit the quest to build a quantum computer. Imagine tiny crystals that…
Synthesizing an alternative fuel for muscle could lead to medical advances. A chemist and kinesiologist…