Chemistry

Chemistry

Harder than diamonds?

Researchers create new material that may be world’s hardest.

Chemistry

Tiny bubbles, be gone

The right surface can determine how water boils.

Chemistry

Making rocks into magnets

Lab experiments show one way that certain types of stones can morph into magnets.

Chemistry

Sniffing for bad air

Handheld carbon dioxide sensor can help identify classrooms with unhealthy ventilation rates.

Chemistry

An oil filter for water

A new screen can separate oil and water after they’ve mingled.

Chemistry

Heat-resistant makeup

New recipe for camouflage face paint could protect soldiers against burns from bomb blasts.

Chemistry

Cool Jobs: People with a taste for chemistry

Chemists contribute to food flavorings, fuel extraction and everything in between.

Chemistry

DNA, RNA…and XNA?

Scientists create artificial genetic molecules that can carry information, evolve.

Chemistry

Squeeze power

Under pressure, plastics produce energy.

Animals

Eyes from ions

Scientists use charged molecules to grow eyes in tadpole guts.

Chemistry

Self-cleaning clothes

A few hours of sunshine cleans specially treated cotton fabrics.

Chemistry

DEET confuses mosquitoes

Scientists suspect the repellant messes with a mosquito’s sense of smell.