Chemistry

Scientists achieve record hydrogen peroxide production with new catalyst

Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical best known as a disinfectant, but it has far more powerful uses. Packed with chemical energy, it is strong...

Liquid gold: How to turn urine into fertilizer and energy

What if one of the world’s most overlooked waste products could be turned into a valuable resource? A team of researchers led by Stanford University...

NASA’s new printable metal can survive extreme space temperatures

Building rocket engines that can withstand the brutal heat of spaceflight has always been a major challenge. Traditional 3D printing has made it easier to...

New ‘jelly ice’ could keep things cold—without meltwater

Everyone knows what happens when ice melts: it leaves behind a puddle of water. But researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a...

Seashell secrets could make plastic recycling stronger and smarter

Every year, the world produces around 350 million tons of plastic, but less than 10% of it is effectively recycled. The rest often ends up...

Don’t toss those cannabis leaves—they’re loaded with rare compounds

Cannabis is best known for its cannabinoids like THC and CBD, but new research shows that the plant hides even more chemical surprises—especially in...

Turning carbon into cash: A smarter way to boost oil and store emissions

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new way to boost oil production while also storing more carbon underground—a promising...

Why throw away gold? The untapped treasure in dead batteries

As the world shifts toward electric vehicles, renewable energy, and portable electronics, demand for lithium — a key ingredient in rechargeable batteries — is...

How a slime-like material could transform battery recycling

From smartphones to electric cars, lithium-ion batteries power much of our modern world. But while they are essential for clean energy and portable power, they...

Webb Telescope Rules out Earth-like atmosphere on TRAPPIST-1 d

TRAPPIST-1 d has long fascinated astronomers as a possible Earth-like world beyond our solar system. It is rocky, close to Earth in size, and sits...