
Scientists spot sugar in interstellar space for the first time ever
Erythrulose—a sugar found in raspberries—is also prevalent in a giant molecular cloud close to our galaxy’s core, scientists have discovered

Scientists spot sugar in interstellar space for the first time ever
Erythrulose—a sugar found in raspberries—is also prevalent in a giant molecular cloud close to our galaxy’s core, scientists have discovered

The subtle chemistry that explains why butter or margarine is best for baking
Key differences in the chemical structure of butter and margarine mean choosing one or the other has a big effect on your baking


Why is the paint peeling off the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool? An investigation
Poor preparation and a failure to properly apply the coating may be just a few of the reasons why the Reflecting Pool’s new paint job appears to be peeling off

Scientists pop the cork on the hidden chemistry inside wine bottles
A new study captures how cork, wine and air interact over time

Elizabeth Blackburn
On fighting for truth, inclusion and the next generation of scientists

Jenny Bergner
Mimicking the chemistry of outer space to explain how planets form

Steven Chavez
Making catalysts used in industrial processes hardier and more effective

Stephen Streiffer
The materials scientist describes how science is a contact sport

Robert Langer
The M.I.T. professor and expert on innovation on why science is worth celebrating

Gerbrand Ceder
The University of California, Berkeley, materials scientist on the hope the next generation of scientists represents

Omar Yaghi
The Nobel laureate shares how artificial intelligence will change the way science is done

Tungsten crunch rekindles U.S. mining ambitions
Tungsten is a coveted metal for military uses. Restoring domestic supply could help with ongoing munitions shortages