The idea of powering a house with a single atom might seem like science fiction, but recent advancements in nuclear physics ...

A new method uses helium droplets combined with ultrashort laser pulses to trigger chemical reactions in a controlled way.

Thimerosal, which contains an organic compound of mercury, has mostly been phased out as a preservative for vaccines. Here’s ...

Thimerosal has long been considered safe by health agencies worldwide, with its use already limited to a few multi-dose flu ...

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have discovered important new clues in the mystery of how an ...

Caltech scientists convert CO2 into tough industrial plastics using a dual-loop system powered by renewable electricity.

A study reveals a graphene oxide aerogel's exceptional water adsorption capabilities, paving the way for new technologies in atmospheric water generation.

An atom consists of a heavy center, called the nucleus, made of particles called protons and neutrons. An atom has lighter ...

A new study details how researchers successfully built and operated a motor using coils woven from pure carbon nanotubes ...

A pioneering research lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has achieved another milestone using light-driven enzymatic reactions to ...

Stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, carbon fiber is a staple in aerospace and high-performance vehicles — and now, ...

Travelers along N.C. 11 and U.S. 264 may encounter delays and detours as Greenville Utilities Commission plans to move two ...