MIT chemists are testing a protein fragment that may inhibit coronaviruses’ ability to enter human…
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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.
UMass Amherst researchers discover new building blocks of catalyst zeolite nanopores. Zeolites crystals, used among…
Most scorpions glow a blue-green color when illuminated by ultraviolet light or natural moonlight. Scientists…
X-ray Imaging Reveals Insights into a Natural Mosquito-Killing Compound Study of a mosquito-targeting toxin produced…
Flexible temporary electronic displays may one day make it possible to sport a glowing tattoo…
Scientists discover the structure of an enzyme, found in the human gut, that breaks down…
A LEGO brick could survive in the ocean for as many as 1,300 years, according…
Molecular changes could improve the efficiency of next-generation photovoltaics. A molecular tweak has improved organic…
York University researchers have discovered a way to make Lithium-powered batteries more environmentally friendly while…
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have discovered a new family of chemical compounds that…
With a small zap of electricity, biomedical engineers at Michigan Technological University take an underwater…
Scientists identify a new and efficient way of producing hydrogen from organic waste solution using…
New compounds block the replication of multiple viruses, including coronavirus. According to a February 26…
Fingerprints are telling us more and more about the people that left them behind. Sure,…
In a study published in Advanced Materials, researchers at Aalto University, the University of Tokyo,…
Macrocycles are molecules made of large rings of atoms. Despite being relatively big and flexible,…
Matt Shoulders investigates how proteins assume their shape and hopes to shed light on diseases…
Cell therapies hold great promise for revolutionizing the treatment of cancers and autoimmune diseases. But…