Kidney stones are the worst, so Reactions host Alex Dainis made some at home and tested supposed prevention methods to keep them at bay. Doctors recommend citrate to ward them off, but how is a little ...

In a study in ACS Sensors, researchers report developing ultrasensitive, nanoscale sensors that in small-scale tests ...

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A take-out container that doesn’t leak or sustainable packaging? You could have both! Researchers reporting in ACS Omega ...

In fire-prone areas, water isn’t the only thing used to quell blazes. Wildland firefighters also apply chemical or synthetic ...

Curious about how a degree in chemistry can lead to a thriving career in the beauty industry? Explore the journeys of a panel of cosmetic chemists and discover what it takes to succeed in this ...

Meat grown in a lab isn’t science fiction anymore. Cultured meats have existed for over a decade, and as of 2023, you might even find lab-grown chicken in restaurants (in the U.S., at least). Now, ...

Halloween is right around the corner, so what better way to celebrate than a deep dive into the ‘science’ of ghost sightings? We touch on a bit of the psychology behind these experiences and then ...

In October, Robert B. Kargbo at Usona Institute (Fitchburg, WI) reviewed the three applications with commentary. Salicylic acid 2 (Figure 2) was the Molecule of the Week for August 25, 2015. It occurs ...