AFTER reading the books the titles of which stand at the head of this article, one is inclined to ask whether the word “colloid” as it has come to be used does refer to a definable state of matter, or ...

THE second edition of Hatschek's “Laboratory Manual of Elementary Colloid Chemistry” contains new chapters on “Oxide and Hydroxide Sols” and on “Non-aqueous Emulsoid Sols and Gels.” Methods for ...

When methylone was finally banned in 2011, unregulated chemists simply tweaked the molecule to evade the ban, creating new ...

After more than a decade of work, researchers now say they have uncovered the root cause of water’s unusual behavior. Their ...

How do radicals form in aqueous solutions when exposed to UV light? This question is important for health research and ...

Practically all of the ocean floor remains a mystery to humans, but robotic floats may soon change that shortcoming. In a ...

Food science isn’t just for the lab. It’s something we experience every day. The Maillard reaction, simply put, is when food ...

Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but it’s actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity. Powerful dust storms and ...

A new study by European researchers proposes that moons orbiting starless rogue planets could support prebiotic conditions, broadening the search for life beyond stars. The study examines exomoons ...

Due to their molecular-like ability to form directional bonds and self-assemble into complex architectures, patchy particles represent a promising frontier in the design of novel functional colloids.

The bioinspired hydrogel combines electrical and biochemical signal control for the first time. It binds signaling factors that stimulate cell growth and can release them on demand using electrical ...

For more than 160 years, the National Academies have provided nonpartisan, evidence-based advice on decisions that affect our nation. Browse the listing of projects and activities to see examples of ...