Everything we can see and touch, and quite a lot that we can’t as well, is made of tiny particles called atoms. Some substances, like particles of this iron, contain only one kind of atom. Iron is an ...

Molecular compounds with heavy elements, like americium, curium and others can now be synthesized in a streamlined and efficient way thanks to a new technique developed by Lawrence Livermore National ...

Catalysts that could recycle carbon dioxide into clean fuel. Compounds that could boost the power of batteries. Proteins that could transform how we treat disease. Every day, scientists hunt for new ...

In ancient Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus was bound to a rock as punishment for stealing fire from the gods and giving it to humans. The rare radioactive element promethium was named after him ...

Innovation in materials technology often initiates with the discovery of materials. To take an example, the discovery of powerful permanent magnets and lithium battery materials has led to the ...