Because of its alcohol content and the high temperatures required to make beer, most consumers might assume that contamination by biologically derived compounds is not an issue. But mycotoxins can survive the brewing process and end up in the final product. 

Some scientists have an important, if morbid, job: They study the smell of decomposing human bodies.

Edible bugs might sound unappetizing to many Westerners, but they've long been included in traditional diets in other regions of the world

Scientists report that well water both near and far from leaking coal ash ponds in North Carolina contains hexavalent chromium from natural sources

How elements are made and whether or not creating even more is possible

There are multiple benefits to wrapping food in plastic, but they come at a cost

The Arctic's wintertime ice hit a record low this year, and its air is warming, according to NASA

Researchers combined gel-permeation high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection to develop a sensitive technique that can detect both gliadins and glutenins in purified wheat starch

Reactions looks at how hormones including estrogen and progesterone interact with secondary chemicals, which can lead to symptoms of PMS

Take a look at how three molecular machinists earned this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry

The substances stick around in the environment for a long time, which makes them likely to be inhaled or ingested by people and animals

Hosea Nelson wants to combine multiple types of chemistry to mimic what nature does best: make complex, bioactive molecules

With football season right in front of us, Reactions wants to offer you some pro tips on how to revitalized your stale snacks

The monitor works quickly and can send results wirelessly to a smartphone or other device

Experiments so far have shown that powder made from spent coffee grounds can rid water of heavy metal ions, which can cause health problems