Chemistry

Glass has unique properties, but is it a solid or a liquid, or does it fall into its own scientific category?

Analysis of the microscopic structure of an ancient shard of Roman glass has revealed how photonic crystals form, and might enable them to be grown.

Used coffee grounds that are heat treated increase the compression strength of concrete.

Using a quantum device, researchers have observed, for the first time, a molecular process called conical intersection that is important in reactions such as photosynthesis.

Electric vehicles use lithium ion batteries with small amounts of nickel, manganese and cobalt. How do they work and what chemistry affects their properties?

Scientists have made a tiny model of a new, incredibly slippery toilet that poop shouldn't stick to.

Paper gets flimsy when wet due to its chemical structure, primarily its hydrogen bonds.

A new type of chemistry performed at very cold temperatures on very small particles enables quick, precise reactions.

Gold is the most malleable element, but what's the science behind it?

Water extinguishes fire, but it doesn't act on the flames themselves.