Category Chemistry

Richard Robson, Susumu Kitagawa and Omar Yaghi developed metal-organic frameworks, structures that can collect water from air, capture CO₂ and more.​Richard Robson, Susumu Kitagawa and Omar Yaghi developed metal-organic frameworks, structures that can collect water from air, capture CO₂ and…

Grape plant bacteria might help mitigate smoke taint in wine by breaking down chemicals that evoke an ashy taste.​Grape plant bacteria might help mitigate smoke taint in wine by breaking down chemicals that evoke an ashy taste. Read More

Building blocks of life have been found on this moon of Saturn. They may come from chemical reactions beyond Enceladus’ possible life-supporting ocean.​Building blocks of life have been found on this moon of Saturn. They may come from chemical reactions…

In Tales of Militant Chemistry, Alice Lovejoy traces how film giants Kodak and Agfa helped produce weapons of war during the 20th century.​In Tales of Militant Chemistry, Alice Lovejoy traces how film giants Kodak and Agfa helped produce weapons of…

Adding a magnet could simplify the process of producing oxygen in space, making a crewed mission to Mars more feasible.​Adding a magnet could simplify the process of producing oxygen in space, making a crewed mission to Mars more feasible. Read More

Experiments in mice show that some gut bacteria can absorb toxic PFAS chemicals, allowing animals to expel them through feces.​Experiments in mice show that some gut bacteria can absorb toxic PFAS chemicals, allowing animals to expel them through feces. Read More

With genetic tweaks, E. coli turned 92 percent of broken-down plastic into acetaminophen, charting a path to upcycle plastic waste sustainably.​With genetic tweaks, E. coli turned 92 percent of broken-down plastic into acetaminophen, charting a path to upcycle plastic waste…

Adapting to climate change by replacing grass in cows’ feed with corn affected the nutritional value and quality of cheese, French researchers found.​Adapting to climate change by replacing grass in cows’ feed with corn affected the nutritional value and quality…

The personal care products suppress reactions between skin oils and ozone. It’s not clear how, or if, this chemistry change might impact human health.​The personal care products suppress reactions between skin oils and ozone. It’s not clear how, or if,…

In 2018, over 350,000 excess heart disease deaths were linked to phthalates. More research is needed to fully understand the chemicals’ effects.​In 2018, over 350,000 excess heart disease deaths were linked to phthalates. More research is needed to fully understand…