Using a tiny, acid-tolerant yeast, scientists have demonstrated a cost-effective way to make disposable diapers, ...

A fascinating archaeological discovery in South Africa has revealed that humans were using sophisticated poisoned arrows 60,000 years ago, far earlier than previously documented. Chemical analysis of ...

Better productivity has come at expense of ecosystems but new and old practices show their vibrancy can be restored ...

Living cells pay a hidden energy price not just to run chemical reactions, but to keep them on track and block all the ...

Achieving net zero means eliminating fossil fuels, not carbon — the chemical element has a crucial part to play in powering ...

Researchers at the University of St Andrews have uncovered a long‑elusive molecular "reshuffle," a breakthrough that tackles ...

Yuwei Gu conceived this idea while hiking on a park trail and noticing plastic bottles littered around.

Chemists design biodegradable plastics inspired by nature, programming polymers to stay durable in use and break down safely ...

Red wine, with its deep colour and rich flavours, has been captivating the palates of people around the world for centuries. Beyond its taste, the chemistry of red wine is a fascinating combination of ...