In nature and technology, crystallization plays a pivotal role, from forming snowflakes and pharmaceuticals to creating ...

Scientists in Japan have uncovered a surprising twist, literally, in how molecules organize themselves. By introducing tiny leftover fragments from previous assemblies, they discovered a way to flip ...

A common mineral, α-alumina, found abundantly in Earth's crust, may have played a critical role in initiating the chemical ...

By studying sulfur-based molecules in space, scientists are working to understand the chemical processes that might have led to the formation of life on Earth. German researchers from the Max ...

These icy bodies contain organic molecules — and don’t fall into any known category of celestial object we’ve seen before.

NASA's lunar experiment shows solar wind may generate water molecules on the Moon’s surface, hinting at new possibilities for ...

Chains of up to a dozen carbon atoms have been detected in what appears to have been an ancient lakebed on Mars, contributing to a growing library of compounds that could be a vital clue about the ...

A toxic metal used in MRI scans may pose greater health risks than previously known, especially in people who consume foods ...