Chemistry news, features and articles

A new study captured never-before-seen footage of hydrogen and oxygen atoms combining to form a miniature water droplet out of "thin air." The newly improved reaction could one day help astronauts make water in space.

David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper shared the Nobel prize in chemistry for work that revolutionized our understanding of protein structure.

The special chemistry of this shiny iron alloy creates a protective layer on its surface that prevents it from rusting.

Heat triggers a series of complex chemical reactions that change the color, flavor and texture of meat.

A new reactor creates ammonia from polluted wastewater using electricity, and it's way more efficient than existing methods.

Squeaking metal can be grating on the nerves, but it serves an important purpose.

Honey owes its long shelf-life to its makers, but it doesn't always last forever.

There are plenty of harmful chemicals, but the devil is in the details when determining which is the most dangerous.

The science of ruining your favorite shirt is more complicated than you might think.

Scientists have revealed key properties of radioactive promethium, a rare earth element with poorly understood applications, using a groundbreaking new method.