A simple formula that could be useful for air purification, space propulsion, and molecular analyses

When a raindrop falls through a thundercloud, it is subject to strong electric fields that pull…

Researchers urge reduced use of PFAS chemicals in consumer products

Human exposure to unnecessary and potentially harmful chemicals could be greatly reduced if manufacturers add chemicals…

The hidden structure of the periodic system

The periodic table of elements that most chemistry books depict is only one special case. This…

Cutting potentially harmful chemicals like PFAS from consumer goods

Human exposure to unnecessary and potentially harmful chemicals could be greatly reduced if manufacturers add chemicals…

The complex fate of Antarctic species in the face of a changing climate

Researchers have presented support for the theory that marine invertebrates with larger body size are generally…

Hypertension drug may hold promise for Alzheimer's disease

The blood pressure drug nilvadipine increased blood flow to the brain’s memory and learning center, without…

Harvard chemists' breakthrough in synthesis advances a potent anti-cancer agent

Chemists have achieved what a new article calls a ‘landmark in drug discovery’ with the total…

Innovative technique uses sensory nanoparticles to detect disease

Like dipping a donut hole in powdered sugar, nanoparticles collect a unique coating of proteins from…

Our galaxy's central black hole is oddly quiet – now we may know why

The supermassive black hole at the Milky Way’s centre is relatively calm and peaceful, which may…

Hedgehog sign warns drivers of small wildlife hazards

It aims to protect drivers from accident hazards and reverse a decline in small wildlife numbers. …