chemistry

Engineers Philip Brown and Bharat Hushan have just developed a coating that lets soap and shampoo slide out of their plastic container with ease.

By accident, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers discover an astounding material that sucks moisture right out of the air.

A new transparent wood material could be used in buildings, solar cells, and more. The wood veneer is chemically engineered to let light through.

Two University of Idaho scientists have nearly developed a method to successfully synthesize hops' healthful compounds to create new antibiotics.

Though chemists didn't actually see a bond in person, the team ran algorithms that allowed them to theorize the possibility of bonding krypton and oxygen.

MIT uses electrically-powered shockwaves to separate drinkable water from saltwater and toxic wastewater across a porous material that does not clog.

Here's a rundown of the 2015 Nobel Prize recipients in physics, chemistry, and medicine, and why their discoveries are so important.

Ever wanted to cook up your morning brew like a mad scientist in a chemistry lab? With this new laboratory-inspired coffee maker, you finally can.

Just when you thought you’d read everything about the Cadillac ATS, General Motors dissects its periodic elements.