When tectonic plates move, they rarely do so smoothly. Sometimes they slide almost imperceptibly; at other times, stress is ...

Lunar organic molecules discovery reveals how life’s building blocks formed and evolved across the solar system using Moon samples.

Creating artificial systems that mimic the functioning of cells is one of the goals of what is known as synthetic biology.

For decades scientists have thought, based on experimental observations, that the lower a glassy material’s melting rate, the ...

New chemical reactions aren't everyday phenomena, but that's exactly what researchers in Australia discovered, and it could ...

Learn about the different types of bonds: corporate, municipal, and treasury. Understand bond ratings, risk assessment, and how bonds fit into your investment portfolio. Iran gives Trump an ultimatum ...

Babies exposed to PFAS “forever chemicals” in the womb have a higher risk of developing childhood asthma, a new study says. Very high prenatal exposure to PFAS appears to increase children’s risk of ...

Okay, so quantum tunneling. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? Like a character phasing through a wall.

From crystallographers' beards to billion-dollar lawsuits, the phenomenon of disappearing polymorphs has puzzled chemists for decades. Now researchers are finally unravelling the science behind why st ...

A new, highly efficient electrochemical process converts propane into propene at room temperature. The team that developed the process believes that it is an economically viable, environmentally ...

Gallium, first identified in 1875, already stands out for its strange behavior. It melts at about 30°C (86°F), meaning it can liquefy in a warm room or even in a cup of tea. It is widely used in ...