Whether in our bodies or in fuel cells, phosphoric acid plays an important role in many chemical processes because it is exceptionally good at transporting charges. Researchers from the Department of ...

Traditional chemistry textbooks present a tidy picture: Atoms in molecules occupy fixed positions, connected by rigid rods. A molecule such as formic acid (methanoic acid, HCOOH) is imagined as ...

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an ultra-stretchable material that repels nearly ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent in the environment. They are found in drinking water, soil, and animal tissues.

This is the first celebration of Heart Month (it comes every February) since the release of the updated dietary guidelines for Americans. The new recommendations are meant to represent the most ...

Some types of fats remain “essential” for human health, however. These include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids found in foods such as olive, flaxseed and other vegetable oils, fish, seeds and nuts.

Researchers have developed a recycling process to convert plastic waste into a raw material for the chemical industry using sunlight.

Cortina, Italy, a Bild article claimed that ski jumpers have been injecting their genitals with hyaluronic acid.

Pprotein-rich foods have been classified into two main categories: complete and incomplete proteins. These terms describe the amino acid content of different protein sources and how effectively they ...

Protein is everywhere, but that doesn't mean it's everything.

A registered nutritionist has spoken out about a nutrient which, if not consumed enough, can cause a range of health issues, such as fatigue, joint aches, insomnia and acne and skin conditions.