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Goldene is the latest 2D material to be made since graphene was first created in 2004.

More than two decades ago, scientists predicted that at ultra-low temperatures, many atoms could undergo 'quantum superchemistry' and chemically react as one. They've finally shown it's real.

The element bismuth can "float" between magnets due to magnetic levitation. What's the science behind this phenomenon?

It's commonplace to get a jolt from static electricity. But does it have enough electrical charge to start a fire?

We finally understand why blueberries are blue — and the secret lies not in the flesh or skin, but the waxy coating around it.

The reason for copper's unique properties comes down to the configuration of its electrons.

And for medical purposes, how stinky is too stinky?

Why does ice float in water, instead of sinking to the bottom? It has to do with water's density and molecular structure.

Far from any galaxy, icy grains of dust in deep space may be able to form organic molecules, a new preprint study finds.