Chemistry

How the universe’s first chemistry helped spark the first stars

Right after the Big Bang, about 13.8 billion years ago, the universe was a hot, dense sea of energy and particles. But in just a...

James Webb Space Telescope reveals four distinct CO₂ types on Saturn’s Moons

What can carbon dioxide (CO₂) on Saturn’s moons teach scientists about their formation and evolution? This is what a recent study submitted to The Planetary...

Scientists superheat gold and break a 40-year physics theory

In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have superheated solid gold to astonishing temperatures and made a direct measurement of its atomic temperature—something researchers have struggled...

A simple salt trick could make water-based batteries last 10 times longer

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have made an exciting discovery that could help make safer, cheaper, and longer-lasting batteries...

Scientists unlock faster charging for sodium batteries with new co-intercalation technique

A team of international researchers has discovered a surprising new way to speed up sodium-ion batteries, potentially making them faster to charge and more...

Common plastic chemical linked to many heart deaths worldwide

A new study suggests that a chemical used in making plastic household items may have contributed to over 356,000 deaths from heart disease worldwide...

New magnetic materials could revolutionize electronics and quantum tech

A team of researchers led by the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA has discovered a powerful new way to combine magnets with semiconductors—the materials...

From bugs to batteries: Scientists create power with living cells

At Binghamton University, a team of researchers has developed a new kind of biobattery powered by bacteria—and a key breakthrough came from just downstairs. Professor...

‘Forever chemicals’ may raise risk of type 2 diabetes, new study finds

A new study led by researchers at Mount Sinai in New York has found that exposure to a group of man-made chemicals known as...

New solar cells capture sunlight from both sides for more power

A team of researchers in South Korea has developed an advanced solar cell that can absorb sunlight from both the front and back, boosting...