
These tattoos can magically disappear—here’s how they work
How handy would it be if you could make your tattoos invisible for a job interview in the morning and reveal them again for a party in the evening?

These tattoos can magically disappear—here’s how they work
How handy would it be if you could make your tattoos invisible for a job interview in the morning and reveal them again for a party in the evening?

2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to pioneers in ‘mirror’ chemistry
The prize recognizes Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai’s discovery of nonlinear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis


Diesel fuel prices are rising—chemistry can help explain why
Diesel prices have almost doubled over the past year, spelling trouble for farmers, truckers and the entire U.S. economy

Electric rain can eat through metal
New research shows that water becomes electrified as it slides down smooth surfaces, leading to corrosion

Life’s ‘last universal common ancestor’ may predate life itself
A groundbreaking study hints at a hazy boundary between “life” and “non-life,” as well as two distinct origins of biology on Earth

Scientists spot sugar in interstellar space for the first time ever
Erythrulose—a sugar found in raspberries—is also prevalent in a giant molecular cloud close to our galaxy’s core, scientists have discovered

The subtle chemistry that explains why butter or margarine is best for baking
Key differences in the chemical structure of butter and margarine mean choosing one or the other has a big effect on your baking

Why is the paint peeling off the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool? An investigation
Poor preparation and a failure to properly apply the coating may be just a few of the reasons why the Reflecting Pool’s new paint job appears to be peeling off

Scientists pop the cork on the hidden chemistry inside wine bottles
A new study captures how cork, wine and air interact over time

Jenny Bergner
Mimicking the chemistry of outer space to explain how planets form

Elizabeth Blackburn
On fighting for truth, inclusion and the next generation of scientists

Steven Chavez
Making catalysts used in industrial processes hardier and more effective