Chirality—often described as "handedness"—is a fundamental property of nature, underlying the behavior of molecules ranging ...

Organic acids, though, have carved out a curious exception. Chemicals such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid ...

Electronic waste contains precious metals, which can be safely dissolved and separated with recyclable fatty acids, without the use of corrosive substances. A new technique enables the use of, for ...

Using a tiny, acid-tolerant yeast, scientists have demonstrated a cost-effective way to make disposable diapers, ...

Shiitake mushrooms contain bioactive compounds with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities, making them promising for alternative therapeutic applications.

From a paper presented at the GPA Gulf Cooperation Council technical conference, May 23, 2001, in Abu Dhabi. TotalFinaElf and Institut Français du Pétrole (IFP) have been working for several years to ...

A lead-acid battery is a type of rechargeable battery, invented in 1859. It uses lead plates (electrodes) submerged in ...