Terpenes are volatile organic compounds that are responsible for, among other things, the typical scents of plants, resins or ...

Natural UV-protective compounds from algae are revealing unexpected biological activities. Scientists have found that certain natural compounds produced by algae and cyanobacteria may offer benefits ...

A UT San Antonio-led international research team has identified chitin, the primary organic component of modern crab shells ...

Researchers have discovered that natural "sunscreen" compounds found in algae and cyanobacteria may also support skin and heart health. By comparing two mycosporine-like amino acids, the team showed ...

NASA observes interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS unexpectedly flaring as it leaves the solar system, revealing water vapour and ...

A major step towards simpler drug development has been taken at the University of Gothenburg. In a new study, researchers have developed stable boron-fluorine compounds that make it possible to ...

A new finding of ammonia on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa could have important implications for the search for ...

Ever wondered what molecules stick around in your breath after eating candy? Ionicon’s applied science team recently took a ...

Teas like green, ginger, rose hip, and fennel may help reduce inflammation through antioxidant compounds that combat ...

Cooking even very fatty food in an air fryer produces fewer airborne particles than other forms of frying, according to a new ...

It uses a system called simplified molecular-input line-entry system (SMILES). This translates chemical 3D structures into ...

As air fryers become a staple in modern kitchens, scientists are beginning to examine how they affect the air inside our homes. A new study from the University of Birmingham suggests that air fryers ...