Researchers have discovered a 'blind spot' in atomic force microscopy - a powerful tool capable of measuring the force between two atoms, imaging the structure of individual cells and the motion of biomolecules.

From kryptonite for Superman to plant toxins for poison ivy, chemical reactions within the body's cells can be transformative.

A radical new method of producing drug molecules, which uses downloadable blueprints to easily and reliably synthesise organic chemicals via a programmable ‘chemputer', could be set to democratise the pharmaceutical industry, scientists say.

A new collaborative study led by a research team at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory , University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Washington could prov

Imagine not having to charge your phone or laptop for weeks. That is the dream of researchers looking into alternative batteries that go beyond the current lithium-ion versions popular today.

Science + Technology - UCLA chemist says new process is like 'going from riding a tricycle to driving a Ferrari' - Penny Jennings A UCLA-led team of scientists has developed a new technique that will