Chemistry

Tea is deceptively simple — it’s just a bunch of leaves, a few spices, and an accouterment to dress it up, right? The chemical properties of tea are more complicated, as the ingredients interact with…

Innovations in biology and technology hinge on understanding the world on a molecular level. The more scientists learn about organisms and materials on the nanoscale, the better they can develop groundbreaking solutions to the world’s…

How hot is hot? There’s no standard definition for a low melting point metal, but considering most metals melt at over 1,000°F (537°C), those metals that disintegrate on the stovetop or even in a person’s…

Proteins are essential building blocks of all life on earth. Recent discoveries have given us a new perspective on the chemistry of proteins.

How do investigators know a stain is actually blood and not ketchup? Here’s a look at how chemical composition analysis identifies evidence.

Explore the wonders of the natural world today with the best chemistry sets for all ages and experience levels. 

What is carbon fiber? What makes the carbon fiber structure unique and so useful? And why do material scientists and engineers continue exploring and expanding the possibilities for this material?

Nanocellulose — it’s lightweight, strong, flexible and made from one of the most abundant materials on earth: plant matter. It may also be the solution to the world’s plastic problem.