Detailed view of the atomic scale and mesoscale changes in a troubling layer offers insights for a better battery

Reduced dust slows winds, increases air stagnation over cities like Beijing; implications for U.S., other cities as well

Scientists have developed a new system to convert methane into a deep green, energy-rich, gelatin-like substance that can be used as the basis for biofuels and other bioproducts, specialty chemicals—and even feed for cows

Researchers find the key to speeding up the rate of reaction of a potential catalyst for energy storage lies in making the reactive parts of the catalyst move more slowly

Streamlined process speeds up algae strain selection, could lower biofuel production costs

Environmentally friendly material tweaked to soak up to five times its weight in oil, float four months in icy, rough waters

"We've really accelerated hydrothermal conversion technology over the last six years to create a continuous, and scalable process which allows the use of wet wastes like sewage sludge"

Study shows that radioactive material acts like a salt, a nuance that could benefit nuclear detectors and reactors

Different factors influence how a natural chemical is caught in the haze over our major cities

When the going gets tough, the tough get growing

Nanorods' behavior first theorized 20 years ago, but not seen until now

Computer modeling helps pinpoint best material out of a hundred thousand options

Raindrop splash is a surprise source of fine soil particles in the atmosphere

Unique capability enables researchers to identify molecules involved in processes related to biology, environment, and energy

Scientists explore climate impact as rivers ebb and flow