Chemistry

Scientists wanted to address the question of how much organic material—substances that contain carbon and are essential for life—exists in interstellar space.

The discovery could have profound implications for science.

Scientists have found a class of molecules which may have driven reactions that led to the first organic life.

The new material could have useful applications in the field of biomedical implants.

The scientists argue that the substance should be removed entirely from the scientific literature.

Scientists simulated conditions near a star to find out.

"We can make structures that nobody’s ever even conceived of before; this is a true man-over-nature event.”

This brings us one step closer to understanding the origins of life.

Jacques Dubochet, Joachim Frank and Richard Henderson worked to develop cryo-electron microscopy, moving biochemistry “into a new era.”

Nucleotides form the building blocks of life—but where they came from has been a longstanding mystery.

Tomas Lindahl, Paul Modrich and Aziz Sancar are honored for work detailing how cells protect genetic information.

Friends, family and colleagues remember the “Father of the Pill” as a writer and teacher who occasionally liked to rap.

When high-speed video and chemistry combine, sparks fly.

The method could save the biotech industry a lot of headache, and a lot of money.

What makes Champagne fizz and corks pop? The American Chemical Society explains in time for the new year.