H3+, known as "the molecule that made the universe," plays a crucial role in interstellar chemistry and the birth of stars.

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Scientists have found that an increase in water salinity in the cells of the marine diatom Nitzschia weakens the connections ...

Explore the fascinating evolution of Mars atmosphere. Discover how it transformed, becoming trapped in its crust's clay ...

As traditional candles burn, they can contribute to indoor air pollution by emitting volatile compounds and smoke, which may ...

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An international team of researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has developed a new method for analyzing actinides. The method provides unique insights into the electronic ...

Sunscreens are increasingly present in the ocean, but much about their impact on marine life remains poorly understood.

Scientists at Stanford University developed carbon capture technique they say is more practical and cost-effective ...

Deposits Found on a Nearby Asteroid Point to Salty Water in the Outer Solar System Scientists have uncovered salt minerals in ...

Fluctuations in ancient Earth’s environment might have propelled the chemical complexity that laid the foundation for life.

Dissolved Organic Matter is a mysterious and still largely unidentified combination of substances that is thought to be ...