When chemists design new chemical reactions, one useful piece of information involves the reaction's transition state—the ...

A low-temperature chemical reaction between helium ions and carbon monoxide can be slowed by microwave excitation of the ...

In mesmerizing new videos, single atoms move and shake during a chemical reaction that removes hydrogen atoms from an alcohol ...

A common mineral, α-alumina, found abundantly in Earth's crust, may have played a critical role in initiating the chemical reactions necessary for life to begin. This exciting discovery ...

A team of scientists has directly observed catalysis in-action at the atomic level. In mesmerizing new videos, single atoms move and shake during a chemical reaction that removes hydrogen atoms from ...