The physicist Peter Higgs quietly revolutionised quantum field theory, then lived long enough to see the discovery of the Higgs boson he theorised. Despite receiving a Nobel prize, he remained in some ways as elusive as the particle that shares his name
Long-awaited rule is significantly stricter and covers six PFAS, with a five-year phase in for water utilities
Ball milling solves problem of disappearing ritonavir polymorph
New analysis finds volatile compounds and potential allergens in several popular water-based paints
Researchers test whether guard dogs could keep growing number of bears off Montana farms
A small early-stage trial of the approach, which involves testing dozens of drug combinations on thousands of dishes of cells, may help people with cancer live for longer
With a still-emerging understanding of the syndrome’s biology, researchers are braiding basic discoveries into treatment studies as they go
Ground-level ozone, a product of pollution from cars, degrades insect pheromones, and this can result in mismatched mating and sterile offspring
Join us on 5 June to learn how chemistry is playing an important role in shaping the future of sustainable development in India
The challenges – and importance – of questioning published results
State-of-the-art facility will support researchers aiming to translate chemical understanding into new materials and products
New report recommends paid leave, flexible work policies, and changes in academic culture
We don’t know what alien life might look like, but if other civilisations can colonise multiple worlds, we might see planets that look unusually similar
