Small and deadly (to bacteria), these protein-like molecules fight the growth of potentially dangerous germs in our gut.
Cocoa beans matter, but yeast and bacteria may be the real secret to fine chocolate flavor.
Richard Robson, Susumu Kitagawa and Omar Yaghi developed these metal-organic frameworks, which can trap pollutants, collect water from air and more.
Yes, mayo. The texture of the sandwich spread is perfect for mimicking what a fusion fuel capsule goes through when blasted with lasers.
Make your own ‘voltaic pile’ with pennies and nickels, and find out how many coins will make the most electricity!
Modern electronics, from cell phones to video games, work thanks to these conductor-insulator hybrids.
Supercomputing and AI cut the early discovery steps from decades to just 80 hours. The process led to a new solid electrolyte.
Lead has been linked to lower IQ, behavior problems, mental-health disorders, strokes and more health impacts. There are ways to reduce your exposure.
Engineers have found a material that can collect carbon dioxide from the air. When later mixed with water, it forms baking soda that can be shed in the sea.
