Chemistry

Chemicals from these blazes can give the libation an ashy flavor​

The 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded jointly to Jacques Dubochet, Joachim Frank and Richard Henderson for developing cryo-electron microscopy that can determine high-resolution structures of biomolecules in solution.

Three scientists developed microscope methods that use electrons and cold temperature to reveal tiny details of life’s machinery

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to Jacques Dubochet, Joachim Frank and Richard Henderson for developing cryo-electron microscopy for the high-resolution structure determination of biomolecules in solution.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded today to Jeffrey Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael Young for discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling circadian rhythms.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2017 was awarded to Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young for discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling circadian rhythms.

Coffee is unique among artisanal beverages in that the brewer plays a significant role in its quality at the point of consumption

Carbon nanotubes, solar cell material, and gene-editing are in crystal balls for next week's announcement

More reflective telescope mirrors allow astronomers to capture more photons—and do more science. Christopher Intagliata reports.

A second jolt felt minutes after this month's detonation continues to confound researchers 

Entrepreneurs are finding profits turning human waste into fertilizer, fuel and even food

Electronic devices that decompose on schedule will be a boon to security tech and medical implants