Researchers at the University of St Andrews have revealed that they have found a key to unlocking an 80-year-old chemical ...

PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are not called "forever chemicals" for nothing. These ...

Sunlight makes microplastics leak hidden chemicals into water, creating pollution that spreads far beyond plastic pieces.

Microplastics in rivers, lakes, and oceans aren’t just drifting debris—they’re constantly leaking invisible clouds of ...

The fungal compound verticillin A, discovered more than 50 years ago, has long been regarded for its potential cancer-fighting capabilities. S cientists have now managed to artificially synthesize the ...

Researchers have developed experimental compounds that make cells burn more calories by subtly tweaking how mitochondria ...

Spruce bark is rich in phenolic compounds that protect trees from pathogenic fungi. A research team at the Max Planck ...

This is because the beetle can break down the plant-derived compounds (phenolic glucosides) via a water-mediated process ...

If nonliving materials can produce rich, organized mixtures of organic molecules, then the traditional signs we use to ...

Spruce bark beetles hijack their host tree’s chemical defenses, transforming them into potent weapons against fungal threats.