Dr. Karplus once said that he "realized what I really wanted to do was understand biological systems, and the only way to do ...

Some molecules respond to light in a matter of seconds. In the case of this dithienylethene compound, ultraviolet light triggers a ring-forming reaction, turning the colorless solution deep red.

Household appliances often conceal secrets we don't consider daily. One such secret is the flower symbol found in a washing ...

Garnet is January's birthstone. Its name derives from the medieval Latin " granatus ," meaning "pomegranate," according to ...

Smashing a pomegranate on New Year’s Day is an Ancient Greek custom that is considered a symbol of good fortune.

A research team led by Prof. Shen Yan'an from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has made significant ...

Freemasonry is one of the world’s most intriguing and storied fraternal organizations. Rooted in the practices of medieval ...