Chemistry is the study of matter and what happens when elements and compounds interact with other matter around them. It is a vast but fascinating field of science, and by bringing you the most compelling facts and findings the latest chemistry research has to offer, our expert editors and writers will trigger a chain reaction in your understanding of the central science.
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Scientists transform 'forever chemicals' in water into fluoride with new process
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Scientists have finally made an elusive meteorite diamond, predicted to be 50% harder than Earth diamonds
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Scientists synthesized elusive 'super alcohol' — a 'seed of life molecule' that marks a step toward finding alien life
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Scientists heat gold to 14 times its melting point — without turning it into a liquid
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Can other metals be turned into gold?
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Trippy liquid 'fireworks' appear when scientists try to mix unmixable fluids
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Scientists create ultra-tough copper alloy that is stronger than steel and can withstand temperatures of 1500 F
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Periodic table of elements: How it works and who created it
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Scientists just got 1 step closer to creating a 'superheavy' element that is so big, it will add a new row to the periodic table
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QuizPeriodic table of elements quiz: How many elements can you name in 10 minutes?
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Why is gold so soft?
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Scientists discover 1st 'neutron-rich' isotope of uranium since 1979
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Elemental Shift: Periodic Table Gets Weight Changes
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Zinc: Benefits, sources & deficiency
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ReferenceCopper: Facts about the reddish metal that has been used by humans for 8,000 years
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Uranium: Facts about the radioactive element that powers nuclear reactors and bombs
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