Chemistry

Biologists develop transparent soil that reveals hidden world of plant roots.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
A magnet is suspended in midair using a high temperature superconductor.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Experiment provides first step toward using nanoparticles to manufacture cancer-fighting drugs.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
You really don't want that ice cream and hamburger.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Curiosity may already have done some work in paving the way for human exploration of Mars
Virat Markandeya, Contributor
In seeking performance edge, Olympians select from a strange menu.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Human chemistry, specific plants may inspire better traps and repellents.
Allison Jarrell, Contributor
Governments and manufacturers seek to avoid using enriched uranium.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
DNA-based technique detects bad bacteria in freshwater beaches
Allison Jarrell, Contributor
Shading and environmental controls may help save the population.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Researchers propose an "appealing" solution for juicing's leftovers.
Allison Jarrell, Contributor
Accidents in ancient bakeries produced 8,000 years of brew.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor