A flash of light traps this material in an excited state indefinitely, and new experiments reveal how it happens.

Zwitterions sound like a distant cousin of Twitter (X), but in fact they are a common macromolecule found in human cells.

In 1891, examining a meteorite in Canyon Diablo, Arizona, scientists reported finding "hard particles" within it. Later, in ...

Using a novel surface-sensitive spectroscopy method, scientists explored atomic vibrations in crystalline material surfaces near interfaces. The findings illuminate quantum behaviors that play ...

A comprehensive assessment sought to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of replacing polyethylene, or PE, packaging like bags, films and containers with alternative materials, including ...

In a new study, scientists at Umeå University have found a way to break open the protective walls of pollen grains—one of the ...

High-pressure experiments generated the first direct observation of plastic ice, which has qualities of both crystalline ice and liquid water.