Chemistry

The engine of our climate changes seawater chemistry.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Toys' lead levels now closely monitored, but other metals don't receive the same oversight.
Sarah Witman, Contributor
Molecule changes the mechanical energy of sound to the electric energy of the brain.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Whether you're waiting for the turkey to finish cooking or waiting in line for a Black Friday we have you covered
Chris Gorski, Editor
A duo of recent journal papers use the tools of science to address economic questions.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Crowdsourcing insects rely on their collective brain power.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Discovery answers a decades-old biochemistry question about vision.
Thomas Sumner, Contributor
Harnessing the strength of natural glue from shelled filter-feeders.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor
A handful of fun and interesting science stories.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Chemistry prize rewards research on sensors at the surface of cells.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Beginning October 8, Inside Science News Service (insidescience.org) will release the first of several stories as part of extensive Nobel Prize coverage.
Inside Science Contributor
How many water molecules do you need before they start freezing to form ice crystals?
Thomas Sumner, Contributor