The rainforest in the Amazon basin transpires vast amounts of gaseous isoprene. Until now, it was assumed that this molecule ...

FRANKFURT/MAINZ/HELSINKI/LEIPZIG. Who hasn't enjoyed the aromatic scent in the air when walking through the woods on a summer's day? Partly ...

Protein biosynthesis—the process whereby cells produce protein molecules, which are essential for life and growth—is a highly ...

Reactions that can combine more than two molecular pieces in one go are a powerful way to build complexity quickly and save ...

"We would have loved to find that Venus was once a planet much closer to our own, so it’s kind of sad in a way to find out ...

To color these pieces of silk with aniline blue dye, Gracile Roxas had to do her homework. Roxas, a textile conservator who ...

On the other hand, Venus is a blistering planet with clouds of sulfuric acid and atmospheric pressure strong enough to squash a human being. But the sister thing won't go away because both worlds are ...

Using lactic acid for skin care can help you have a smoother, brighter complexion. As a gentle alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), lactic acid removes dead skin cells, lightens dark spots, and improves the look ...

Take an assembled bicyclic molecule, which in its simplest form, norbornene, might look like the number eight on a digital clock face. It's possible to insert a carbon atom in the center of the ...

This study investigates the effect of alumina (Al 2 O 3) nanoparticles on the performance of geopolymer concrete composed of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS). The research ...