Every chemical reaction faces a barrier: For substances to react with one another, it is first necessary to supply energy. In ...

Catalysts are essential to modern industry, accelerating reactions used to produce everything from fertilizers and fuels to medicines and hydrogen energy. But until now, scientists could not directly ...

Frances Arnold's game-changing technique of "directed evolution" creates enzymes with unusual capabilities. Her own evolution made it possible.

A ring of beads connected to tentacles A modeling study shows how chemical reactions can stimulate motion in simple systems, like the structure here—made of enzyme coated beads connected to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. Wu demonstrates a way to tackle plastic pollution while simultaneously producing valuable chemicals. (CREDIT: University of ...

Discover how ice and salt create incredible reactions in this simple science experiment. By sprinkling salt on ice, you can observe fascinating changes and learn the science behind freezing points. It ...