Chemistry
Train Cars Carrying Toxic Chemicals Derail in Ohio
Black smoke rose from the site as officials released and burned chemicals to avert a potentially deadly explosion
Scientists Have Created a New Type of Ice
It looks like a white powder and has nearly the same density as liquid water
Vikings Brought Horses and Dogs to England, Study Finds
Cremated bone fragments suggest these animals were companions to the Vikings
The Surprising Substances Ancient Egyptians Used to Mummify the Dead
An analysis of 2,500-year-old embalming ingredients suggests some of them came from far-off places
Freshwater Fish Contain Harmful 'Forever Chemicals'
Eating one serving of locally caught fish could equate to drinking contaminated water for a month, a new study finds
'Self-Healing' Concrete May Have Preserved Ancient Roman Structures
The durable material could fill its own cracks, new research suggests
Could Getting Rid of Old Cells Help People Live Disease-Free for Longer?
Researchers are investigating medicines that selectively kill decrepit cells to promote healthy aging
This British Zoologist Wants to Reinvent Color
Andrew Parker has produced some of the brightest hues in the world. So, what’s his secret?
This New Shock-Absorbing Gel Can Withstand Supersonic Impacts
Made from a resilient protein in human cells, the technology could improve body armor, space gear and even cell phone cases
This 12-Year-Old Designed a Water Bottle You Can Eat
After seeing plastic polluting her favorite beaches year after year, Madison Checketts decided it was time to do something about it
The Ten Best Photography Books of 2022
Our favorite titles this year invite viewers to worlds outside their own
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Rewards Research Into Snapping Molecules Together
Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and K. Barry Sharpless received the award for developing new tools that will improve medicine
Chemistry Reveals the History of an Ancient Dancing Horse Sculpture
The artwork dates to China's Tang dynasty, when horses were a symbol of prosperity
Scientists Find a New Technique for Breaking Down 'Forever Chemicals'
The man-made toxins are everywhere and linked to numerous health problems
This Liquid Metal Could Transform Soft Electronics
Bend it. Stretch it. Use it to conduct electricity. Researchers are exploring a range of applications that harness gallium's unusual properties
Puerto Rico's Bioluminescent Bays Are Brighter Than Ever
The nightly light shows have rebounded from Hurricane Maria's devastating blow
Five Women Inventors You Didn't Learn About in History Class
These innovators pioneered word processing, launched Americans into space and more
Scientists Are Making Cochineal, a Red Dye From Bugs, in the Lab
Used to color foods and cosmetics, carminic acid is traditionally 'farmed' from an insect. But researchers are moving to engineer it in microbes
Ten Pioneering Women of Antarctica and the Places Named for Them
These coves, peaks, glaciers and other landmarks honor female explorers and scientists who have contributed to our understanding of the continent
The Trailblazing Black Woman Chemist Who Discovered a Treatment for Leprosy
After Alice Ball's death in 1916 at age 24, a white man took credit for her research
Page 2 of 18