Droplets of these simple molecules may have helped kick-start life on Earth

Simple molecules called alpha hydroxy acids form cell-sized structures in conditions mimicking early Earth chemistry.

How seafood shells could help solve the plastic waste problem

Chitin and chitosan from crustacean shells could put a dent in the world’s plastic waste problem.

Here’s how long the periodic table’s unstable elements last

Most elements on the periodic table have at least one stable form. But some don’t. Here’s…

Zapping substances with electrons can quickly map chemical structures

Speedy molecular identification originally developed for proteins might benefit crime lab researchers and drugmakers.