Berkeley Lab's HiRES to provide new views of material changes, chemical reactions

Flavor and sweetness make strong contributions to the pleasant experience of eating chocolate, but so do look and feel

Many people have turned to over-the-counter teeth-whitening treatments. How do these work, and are they safe?

Researchers have gained new insights into how components of RNA and DNA formed from chemicals present on early Earth before life existed

The discovery demonstrates features of water under ultra confinement in rocks, soil, and cell walls, which scientists predict will be of interest across many disciplines

Researchers studied two banana varieties to find out why they make very different amounts of carotenoids, which are important for eye health

Two young students show how maple syrup prevents the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the C. elegans worm

While self-healing plastics have been developed before, the new material is remarkable because it is safe to humans and works at temperatures as low as 37 C

From the bean to the brew, science can help you get the perfect cup

A new catalyst combining copper nanoparticles with a special type of graphene could lead to a greener way of producing ethylene, a key commodity chemical

High-speed electron camera complements SLAC’s toolbox for studies of ultrafast processes in nature

“We believe that this approach could facilitate the effective treatment of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria."