The tiny pantheon known as the Asgard archaea bear traits that hint at how plants, animals and fungi emerged on Earth.

A new explanation for the solar system's radioactive elements suggests Earth-like planets might be found orbiting up to 50 ...

Professor Sonia Underwood examines the stereotype of scientists working with beakers in a university lab and seeks to broaden ...

A class taught by chemist Li-Qiong Wang teaches the molecular building blocks of artistic expression and enables students to make some art of their own along the way.

I used to think ceviche was just raw fish sitting in lime juice until something pretty amazing happened in my kitchen. This traditional Latin American technique literally transforms seafood without ...

Surface-bound gels may have offered the structure and chemistry needed for life to take hold on Earth—and possibly elsewhere.

A new chemical method that could speed up the creation of medicines, materials and products people rely on every day has been ...

Researchers recreated conditions from billions of years ago and found that Earth’s young atmosphere could make key molecules ...

How did life begin? An international team of researchers from Japan, Malaysia, the UK, and Germany suggest that the answer ...

Using a smart computational search, scientists discovered a catalyst ingredient that finally makes tough alkyl ketones behave the way chemists want. The reaction now runs cleanly and reliably, opening ...

If you’re new to running, picking out a pair of shoes is the biggest decision you may need to make. A good pair of running shoes will keep your feet comfortable as you get into a routine. When you’re ...