Physical Sciences
In this reactions video, John A. Conkling, PhD, shows how the familiar rockets and other neat products that light up the night sky all represent chemistry in action
The Reactions team puts its nose into everyone's favorite breakfast food
Researchers ditch approximations, find small-scale structures produce important effects using new computer codes
In order to provide clear, safe tap water it is necessary to remove particles called colloids from raw water
“This phenomenon can vary sea level by as much as 10 cm along the Colombian and Venezuelan coast," researcher says
Redefinition will remove a nagging uncertainty in the official kilogram’s mass
Multifunctional lens could replace bulky, expensive machines
New research findings will help mitigate effects of extreme space weather
Approach tackles most commonly used synthetic plastic
Scientists don’t yet fully understand how the structure of glass affects its properties such as density, crack resistance, and melting temperatures. This knowledge gap hinders progress in developing new products, such as lighter windows for more fuel-efficient cars
New analysis approach brings two unique atomic structures into focus
Group has developed a biological method of producing quantum dots which is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than current methods
