Previously unobserved scattering shows unexpected sensitivity to bound electrons, providing new insights into x-ray interactions with matter and opening the door to new probes of matter

This work resulted in the award of a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office protecting the use of the compound against various forms of cancer

Microcalorimetry enables detailed investigation of the interactions between and thermodynamics of molecules/biomolecules and is particularly widely used in the development and manufacture of biopharmaceuticals

Brazzein first attracted attention as a potential sugar substitute years ago

Food authentication helps ensure that our cheese, olive oil, and other foods are the real deal, and that they don't contain unwanted adulterants

This ACS Reactions video takes a look at the chemistry of pools and answers the age old question—is it really okay to pee in the pool?

Microscopic damage eventually leads to failure in polymers and composite materials, but it is difficult to detect without the aid of specialized equipment

Biologists seek Zenkerella, a scaly-tailed squirrel that has never been spotted alive by scientists

In the study, 44 adults ranging in age from 40 to 85 (mean age: 62.6) with mild memory changes but no dementia underwent an experimental type of PET scan to measure the level of plaque and tangles in the brain

Using an atomic force microscope, the team of researchers has now succeeded in displaying this reaction at atomic resolution

Scientists have discovered a new way to attack Staphylococcus aureus bacteria

Since its emergence in the 1970s, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has given physicians a better look inside tissues, helping to diagnose maladies from brain tumors to internal bleeding to torn ligaments