From thalidomide to resveratrol, molecules with the exact same chemical properties can have drastically different effects in ...

A new hollow nanoreactor mimics living cells to make hydrogen peroxide more efficiently using visible light. Its light-trapping cavity and proton-shuttling shell could open new possibilities for ...

Onion-like chemical halos may surround phytoplankton that power half of global photosynthesis by Ori Schipper, ETH Zurich edited by Swati Mestri, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors' notes ...

An ancient lineage of cyanobacteria is helping biologists uncover an early evolutionary stage of the mind-boggling process that turns light into life. Every second, trillions of watts of solar energy ...

Sarah covers how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans’ bodies and minds. Her interests include ultra-processed foods; smoke-free tobacco; and wellness trends like perimenopause products ...

While much of the history of life on Earth is written, the opening chapters are murky at best. On our ever-changing world, the older a rock is, the more it has changed, obscuring or even erasing ...

Scientists pursuing artificial photosynthesis have made a breakthrough. They’ve produced a specially structured molecule that can hold 2 positive and 2 negative charges, bringing solar fuels a step ...

A ladybug sits on a stalk of Oryza sativa variety of rice. In a greenhouse in Illinois, scientists are trying to boost crop yields by improving photosynthesis. Credit: RIPE Project “Do you like to eat ...

Update: On May 2, 2026, the FDA announced a nationwide recall of three batches of A2 Platinum Premium Infant Formula due to the presence of cereulide. For more information about the A2 recall, read CR ...

Microplastics are now a ubiquitous part of our daily physical reality. These minuscule fragments of degrading plastic now suffuse our air, our soil, the food we eat and the water we drink. They’re ...