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Fire is being used to create the nanoparticles used in the many important nanotechnologies — from solar cells to medical imaging contrast agents.
The new detection methods are not only reliable and accurate – they are also highly portable and simple enough to be used outside laboratories.
They could one day turn purple.
You can’t easily swap one for the other – like chemistry, baking is a precise science.
To deal with microplastic pollution, it helps agencies to know what kind of plastic they’ve got on their hands.
Waiting for your plane to get deiced may be annoying, but it’s an essential safety step in chilly conditions.
Crystals are supposed to be hard and brittle. But when we make them bendy, they help reveal the secrets of how elastic materials work.
Even though emeralds and rubies are very different colors, they both have the same secret ingredient in their atomic structure.
New findings reveal that a NASA mission traveled to an asteroid that may have once been covered in salty lakes containing organic molecules.
While scientists still aren’t sure how phosphine wreaks so much havoc on the body, some are developing medications that can help mitigate the harm it causes.
Electrolyte beverages can be a big help for athletes and during flu season – but some may worsen issues such as diarrhea.
The answer has to do with molecules.
Opt for a lighter, cheaper red wine if you’re trying to dodge a headache this holiday season.
PFAS are made up of a chain of incredibly strong carbon-fluorine bonds, which make them difficult to break down.
Whether your holiday table has turkey or Tofurky this year, you’re consuming a combination of proteins, fats and water.
The chemistry of laundry detergents is fundamental to their performance. Knowing more about these ingredients will help inform your choices.
The earliest cells likely didn’t have membranes to separate and protect their components and chemistry away from a harsh surrounding environment. But they may have made do with rain.
Heat can do amazing things to change your hairstyle, but it comes with casualties. Many people use heat protectants, often in the form of sprays, to minimise the damage. So how do they work?
AlphaFold, which has been awarded the 2024 Nobel prize in chemistry, could pave the way for new treatments and drugs.
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