If we're looking for life as we don't know it, the best solvent out there may be concentrated sulfuric acid — the stuff that's floating around in the clouds of Venus.

Fluctuations in ancient Earth’s environment might have propelled the chemical complexity that laid the foundation for life.

Scientists have developed a new method to observe electrons moving inside molecules with incredible precision.

Salt, water, and what’s known as activated carbon are contained in the hand warmer aside from the iron powder. The activated ...

KIT researchers lay the foundation for new materials and chemical processes by synthesizing an unusual molecule. Researchers ...

Scientists have discovered a potentially greener way to produce a crucial industrial chemical used to make many everyday ...

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have discovered a new method by which a catalyst can be used to ...

A device that reduces emissions, increases oxygen output, and possibly triggers nuclear-level reactions inside a car engine—is it too good to be true? The Thunderstorm Generator uses plasmoid ...

Chemical engineers have discovered that adding nickel atoms to silver catalysts could revolutionize the production of ethylene oxide by eliminating the need for toxic chlorine while maintaining ...