Similar to the ‘forever chemical’ PFAS, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs)—often found in textiles and PVC products—are toxins that can take a long time to breakdown in the environment and ...

How chemists are using light, enzymes and mechanical force to access higher‑energy stereoisomers without rebuilding a ...

A toxic compound, Medium-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins, was found in Oklahoma air, raising health concerns and prompting ...

As these chemicals swirl down drains, or leach out of trash at the dump, they contaminate soil, groundwater, and, ultimately, ...

From crystallographers' beards to billion-dollar lawsuits, the phenomenon of disappearing polymorphs has puzzled chemists for decades. Now researchers are finally unravelling the science behind why st ...

The Middle East conflict is raising concerns over global energy supply and driving sharp increases in semiconductor material costs. Compound semiconductor manufacturers say prices for high-temperature ...

Halophytes are plants adapted to saline soils found in a diversity of environments with varied climatic conditions and high salinity, developing different strategies to complete their life cycle.

Researchers at MIT and other institutions have identified compounds that can fight off viral infection by activating a defense pathway inside host cells. These compounds, they believe, could be used ...

Dutch military intelligence says Russia uses banned chemical weapons in Ukraine Evidence points to 'large-scale program' of producing and using choking agent, officials say Dutch defence minister ...

People go to great lengths to maintain youthful-looking skin with masks, creams and serums. Now, researchers have discovered compounds with anti-aging properties hidden beneath our own skin. The three ...

These epidemiologic patterns highlight the limitations of focusing on genetics alone. Although the Human Genome Project greatly expanded our understanding of hereditary contributions to disease, genes ...

Chemical synthesis is still performed today much like bespoke craftsmanship where each target molecule demands specialized equipment, ad hoc protocols, and labor ...