Vinegar is an acidic liquid that is made through fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria. It is used in cooking for ...

Fungal infections kill millions of people each year, and modern medicine is struggling to keep up. But researchers at ...

We will today learn the chemical name of Epsom salt. Many people confuse it with rock salt, but it is a completely different ...

The fungal compound verticillin A, discovered more than 50 years ago, has long been regarded for its potential cancer-fighting capabilities. S cientists have now managed to artificially synthesize the ...

We know we should all be wearing sunscreen. But how can you ensure the one you are using is reliable? We spoke to experts to ...

A new model rectifies the long-standing deficiencies of the electronegativity concept.

Georgia's authorities used a World War One-era chemical weapon to quell anti-government protesters last year, evidence gathered by the BBC suggests. "You could feel [the water] burning," one of the ...

Recent articles in this journal suggest a straightforward and effective notation for giving structural information about simple inorganic compounds. The present comment recognizes the utility of the ...

Researchers at MIT and other institutions have identified compounds that can fight off viral infection by activating a defense pathway inside host cells. These compounds, they believe, could be used ...

CR tested over 40 baby formulas for heavy metals as well as lead, arsenic, BPA, and other potentially harmful contaminants.