An international team of researchers has developed new stellar and supernova models to explain the mysterious elemental abundance patterns left by billions of supernova explosions around the Perseus ...

Scientists may have found a powerful new way to hunt for alien life — not by searching for specific molecules, but by looking for hidden patterns in how those molecules are organized. Researchers ...

With a September 30 deadline looming, more than 100 manufacturers are urging Congress to course-correct America’s chemical ...

Plants have a monopoly on the sun. They soak up rays, shuffle electrons, and ...

Oxygen is a cornerstone of chemistry, largely because it is so good at building the organic molecules that make up our world.

Common environmental chemicals could affect birthweight and placental function, according to a study published in ...

Researchers have uncovered a hidden side of material formation by tracking what happens as specially designed molecules are heated.

To survive relentless sunlight in the open ocean, fish can make their own natural sunscreen with a UV-protective compound ...

Researchers drastically reduced the environmental impact of producing cement, a key part of concrete infrastructure.

Curiosity, which is exploring Gale Crater, conducted a chemistry experiment on a rock sample that revealed complex carbon ...

Researchers at MIT have created an unusual oxygen-rich molecule that scientists have tried to ...