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Watch atoms fuse into world's 'smallest bubble' of water in 1st-of-its-kind 'nanoscale' videoA 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.
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2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to scientists who revealed a 'completely new world of protein structures'David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper shared the Nobel prize in chemistry for work that revolutionized our understanding of protein structure.
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Why doesn't stainless steel rust?The special chemistry of this shiny iron alloy creates a protective layer on its surface that prevents it from rusting.
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What happens to meat as it's cooked?Heat triggers a series of complex chemical reactions that change the color, flavor and texture of meat.
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New reactor could more than triple the yield of one of the world's most valuable chemicalsA new reactor creates ammonia from polluted wastewater using electricity, and it's way more efficient than existing methods.
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Why does metal squeak?Squeaking metal can be grating on the nerves, but it serves an important purpose.
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Does honey ever go bad?Honey owes its long shelf-life to its makers, but it doesn't always last forever.
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What is the world's most dangerous chemical?There are plenty of harmful chemicals, but the devil is in the details when determining which is the most dangerous.
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Why does cotton shrink?The science of ruining your favorite shirt is more complicated than you might think.
