PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are not called "forever chemicals" for nothing. These ...

To anyone paying attention, it would seem our homes are trying to kill us. Are they? The low-tox living movement is on the ...

A newly designed robust mechanophore provides early warning against mechanical failure while resisting heat and UV, report ...

The Hockey News International continues its look at prospects ahead of the season. In today’s edition, Jacob Smeds takes a closer look at the players who can make fans jump out of their seats with ...

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 ...

People go to great lengths to maintain youthful-looking skin with masks, creams and serums. Now, researchers have discovered compounds with anti-aging properties hidden beneath our own skin. The three ...

When biting into a chili pepper, you expect a fiery sensation on your tongue. This spiciness is detected because of capsaicinoid compounds. But for some peppers, despite high levels of capsaicinoids, ...

Various types of chemicals can be harmful to your body through immediate or prolonged exposure, including common items in your home, school, or workplace. You might encounter a variety of chemical ...

Conyers, Ga. — More than 90,000 residents in a county east of Atlanta were told to keep sheltering in place Monday and businesses were told to stay closed a day after a chemical plant fire sent a ...

Chemistry is all around us. From the widespread production of global food supplies to the metabolism that fuels the tiniest of microorganisms, everything in our surroundings is produced and controlled ...

If you're on a mission to achieve softer, brighter skin, you've probably heard a thing or two about how to exfoliate your face. Although physical exfoliants (think gritty scrubs) are great, chemical ...