Chemistry
Must the Molecules of Life Always be Left-Handed or Right-Handed?
They are on Earth, but life on other planets could play by different rules
How Miraculous Microbes Help Us Evolve Better, Faster, Stronger
Invisible yet crucial, our microbial partners add a gene-swapping plot twist to evolutionary theory
Why Chemicals in the U.S. Are Still “Innocent Until Proven Guilty”
A new chemical bill makes major strides, but doesn’t fix the root problem
One Step Closer to Turning Plastics Into Fuel
Researchers in California and China have discovered a new method for breaking polyethylene into liquid fuel and solid wax
Scientists Found a Huge Reservoir of Much-Needed Helium
Helium is used in everything from particle accelerators to MRI machines, and a dearth of the gas has long plagued researchers
This "Lost Underwater City" Was Actually Made by Microbes
Though these formations may not be evidence of a lost city, they show off some intriguing chemistry
Fake Blood and All, the Next-Gen Veggie Burger Is Set to Debut at Whole Foods
With creations of pea proteins and beet pulp, Beyond Meat hopes to mimic beef as closely as possible
Can Wine Made Without Grapes Match the Real Thing?
A San Francisco start-up is trying to create synthetic wine—just by mixing together the right ingredients
Ancient Spacedust Reveals Surprising Twist in Evolution of Earth’s Early Atmosphere
Mini fossil meteorites are providing new insights about how our ancient atmosphere evolved into its current state
New Polymer Successfully Smooths Wrinkles
This "second skin" tightens wrinkles and could be used to cover wounds as well as deliver medications
These Eerie Portraits Capture Endangered and Extinct Animals in a Film That Is Also Vanishing
Denis Defibaugh uses Polaroid 55 film to give animal specimens an afterlife
Did Scientists Stumble on a Battery that Lasts Forever?
Researchers studying nanowires have found a battery material that can be recharged for years, even decades
Damien Hirst's Artworks May Leak Formaldehyde Gas
Where does art end and hazard begin?
Isaac Newton Used This Recipe in His Hunt to Make a Philosopher’s Stone
The recently publicized document was kept in a private collection for many years
You May Soon Be Able to Scan a Piece of Fruit to Check Its Nutritional Value
That's one of the ideas Target is testing as it explores how much of a competitive edge it gets from being transparent about food
How Malaria Gave Us Mauve
Tropical diseases and coal tar have a lot to do with brightly-colored clothing
A High-Tech "Nose" Will Protect Mickey Mouse and Simba During Their Visit to China
A new sensor detects tiny amounts of pollutants that can ruin artwork
CSI Sephora: New Technique Helps Identifiy Lipstick Brands From Crime Scenes
Researchers refine the way forensic technicians collect and analyze lipstick evidence
Good News, Foodies: Truffles Are Not Stuffed With Chernobyl Radiation
Unlike some mushrooms in Europe, truffles do not seem to be accumulating radiation leftover from the infamous nuclear disaster
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