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Atomic structure, large collider, CERN concept.

Inside the 20-year quest to unravel the bizarre realm of 'quantum superchemistry'

By Sam Lemonick published

Feature 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.

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Bismuth is so strongly repelled from magnets, it levitates. How?

By Victoria Atkinson published

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

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Best chemistry sets: amazing at-home chemistry sets for kids and adults

By Jake Green last updated

Get the reaction you're looking for with the best chemistry sets for kids and adults.

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Firefighters in a fire protection suit wearing firefighter helmet with breathing device and holding fire hose is extinguishing a burning house fire that is putting off excessive heat and smoke.

Can static electricity cause a fire?

By Charles Q. Choi published

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

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Blueberries on a shrub.

Why are blueberries blue?

By Victoria Atkinson published

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

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Macro of electrical copper coil transformer.

Is copper magnetic?

By Victoria Atkinson published

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

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Why does poop smell bad?

By Donavyn Coffey published

And for medical purposes, how stinky is too stinky?

Chemistry
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Why does ice float?

By Hannah Loss published

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

Chemistry
A wispy blue cloud of molecular gas glows from the light of distant stars in this James Webb Space Telescope image

Building blocks of life may have formed on dust in the cold vacuum of space

By Paul Sutter published

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

Chemistry
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Scientists get rare glimpse of 'nesting doll' isotope nitrogen-9

By Ben Turner published

With five more protons than should be stable, the newly discovered nitrogen-9 isotope sits right on the borderline of physical possibility.

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