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Infrared view of the centre of the Milky Way

Space

The building blocks for life might exist at the edge of the galaxy

Astronomers have found molecules that could be the building blocks of life in the far reaches of our galaxy, which may broaden the horizons of the search for extraterrestrial life

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Rules of attraction: Strange chemical bonds that defy the textbooks

Physics

Rules of attraction: Strange chemical bonds that defy the textbooks

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People in Science

Alice Ball

Your finger can feel the change of a single atom in a material

Physics

Your finger can feel the change of a single atom in a material

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Technology

Chemical code used to store Jane Austen quote in plastic molecules

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Physics

Graffiti can now be removed in minutes without damaging underlying art

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Chemistry

New kind of blue found in cabbage could replace synthetic food dye

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Fire

Question

What is fire?

Chemistry

Definition

Chemistry

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Technology

Chemical signature of Malbec wines backs up concept of ‘terroir’

Chemical analysis supports the idea that the combination of local environment and winemaking practices gives wines a unique flavour – which could help prevent fraud

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Chemistry

'Splat chemistry' creates substances by chucking molecules at a wall

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Technology

We're running out of lithium for batteries – can we use salt instead?

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Technology

Can chemistry replicate the flavour of vintage whisky overnight?

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Technology

Microwaving plastic waste can generate clean hydrogen

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