Chemistry

Four new elements were added in 2015, but some researchers say the announcement was premature

Light triggers chemical reactions that make beer taste like skunk spray and onions.

A structure known as a metal organic framework traps water vapor by night, then releases it when heated the next day. Christopher Intagliata reports.

The versatile carbon material can be used in everything from hair dye to running shoes 

Scientists are now testing whether the fungi have any pharmaceutical potential 

The final decision about which potential therapies to allow rests with the DRC government

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown environmental source of nitrogen

A science shake-up activity from Science Buddies

Orangutans were observed to use plant extracts to treat their own pain.

Racing pigeons is big business—and doping is common. Now scientists have devised a way to detect doping in the avian athletes. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Circadian clocks influence DNA repair processes

Some cosmetics include compounds that have been linked with early puberty, obesity and increased breast cancer risk