Chemistry

One of the world’s most prestigious science journals has retracted a major paper from embattled superconductivity researcher Ranga Dias

Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discovery of quantum dots, an entirely new class of material that is used in large-screen TVs and cancer surgery

Scientists are now growing mycelium, the fungal root network, into fire-retardant sheets to provide a safer, nontoxic way to protect buildings

Scientists accidentally discover metals that mend themselves without human intervention

A molecular additive allows different kinds of plastic to be recycled together

How does bourbon, “America’s spirit,” get its distinctive taste and color?

What dermatologists say about sun sensitivity, cancer risk and the products they use for sun protection

The long-awaited discovery of oxygen 28 might prompt physicists to revamp theories of how atomic nuclei are structured

A chemist breaks down how hair follicles respond to summer heat and humidity

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

Researchers used a smoking machine to test the intensity of marijuana rolled into joints

Scientists have used quantum technology to track individual particles of light as they begin the process of photosynthesis