In a recent study, scientists devised a way of reversing the buildup of compounds that lead to some age-related diseases.

A rock drilled inside an ancient river channel on Mars carries dark, circular mineral patterns that scientists say could reflect biological activity billions of years ago. The target, a formation ...

NASA’s Perseverance rover has identified mineral and organic patterns inside a Martian rock that the agency now describes as a potential biosignature, the strongest candidate yet for evidence of ...

The mechanics of the onset of cancer or neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease or ALS remain a mystery. Scientists associate these diseases with an increase in unstable molecules called ...

Aluminum is the third-most abundant element in Earth’s crust, after oxygen and silicon. The metal is low cost and highly recyclable, thus making it attractive for chemists looking for more sustainable ...

Many technological applications, such as sensors and batteries, greatly rely on electrochemical reactions. Improving these technologies depends on understanding how electrochemical reactions work.

A schematic drawing shows furan reacting in the presence of a photocatalyst and blue light to form succinaldehyde. This photocatalytic process simplifies conversion of bioderived furans to valuable ...

Electrons flow underground in ways far more extensive than once believed, forming networks that link distant chemical zones. Minerals, organic molecules, and specialized bacteria can act as bridges, ...

As the Perseverance rover traversed an ancient river valley in Mars’ Jezero Crater back in July 2024, it drilled into the surface and extracted a sample from of a unique, striped rock called Chevaya ...

NASA’s Perseverance rover found possible signs of ancient life in rocks on Mars, keeping scientists up at night. NASA's Perseverance Mars rover took this selfie on July 23, 2024. To the left of the ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. What is rust? – Henry E., age 13, Boston, ...

Fibromyalgia (FM) is increasingly recognized as a disorder driven by oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and neuroinflammation, contributing to pain sensitization and fatigue. This review ...