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Why is gold so soft?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Gold is the most malleable element, but what's the science behind it?

How does water put out fire?
By Donavyn Coffey published
Water extinguishes fire, but it doesn't act on the flames themselves.

Scientists discover 1st 'neutron-rich' isotope of uranium since 1979
By Robert Lea published
Scientists have synthesized a previously unknown isotope of uranium, uranium-241, that may start to disappear after just 40 minutes.

Alan Turing's famous mathematical model was right all along, chia seed experiment reveals
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
For the first time, scientists using chia seed experiments have confirmed that Alan Turing's mathematical model can explain patterns seen in nature.

Elemental Shift: Periodic Table Gets Weight Changes
By Charles Q. Choi last updated
Ten elements that help make up the universe, including carbon, are getting their very atomic weights altered.

Zinc: Benefits, sources & deficiency
By Anna Gora published
From immunity to skin health, we need zinc for a variety of bodily functions. Here are the best sources, as well as signs of deficiency

Francium: Facts about the elusive radioactive element
By Joe Phelan published
Properties and sources of the element francium.

New, extremely reactive chemical discovered in the atmosphere
By Tom Metcalfe published
Millions of tons of a type of extremely reactive chemical can form in the atmosphere each year, with implications for health and the global climate.
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