The complex precursors to biological molecules can form spontaneously in interstellar space, according to a lab experiment ...

Hyderabad: A recent study on overall emissions contributing to air pollution in Hyderabad and surrounding areas, commissioned ...

Processed human urine could be a better option for fertilising farmland when compared to inorganic fertilisers, a new study ...

Matter with “forbidden” symmetries was once thought to be confined to lab experiments, but is now being found in some of the world’s most extreme environments ...

Our planet is unique for its ability to sustain abundant life. From studies of the rock record, scientists believe life had already emerged on Earth at least 3.5 billion years ago and probably much ...

The chemical foundations of life could be found in the frigid pockets of molecular clouds that exist in the space between stars, rather than on any planetary bodies. At the University of Aarhus in ...

Chirality—often described as "handedness"—is a fundamental property of nature, underlying the behavior of molecules ranging from DNA to pharmaceuticals. While chemists have long known how to separate ...

Share on Pinterest Cannabis derivatives may lead to new treatments for ovarian cancer. Image Credit: Bloomberg Creative Photos/Getty Images Early lab research shows that two cannabis compounds, THC ...

Millions add bananas to their morning smoothies for natural sweetness and nutrition. But groundbreaking research shows this common practice could prevent your body from absorbing critical nutrients.

Long-term exposure to common air pollutants is associated with more advanced coronary artery disease—with notable differences between women and men—according to a large-scale study of more than 11,000 ...