Carbon-free ferrocene alternative opens up new possibilities for future materials

About 75 years ago, scientists accidentally synthesized a compound called ferrocene in which the iron (Fe) atom is sandwiched ...
Science Daily

Milestone in chemical studies of superheavy elements: Superheavy element and carbon atom bonded for first time

A chemical bond between a superheavy element and a carbon atom has been established for the first time. This research opens new vistas for studying the effects of Einstein's relativity on the ...

This silicon compound was thought impossible – now after 50 years it's here

A particular silicon compound that has been sought by scientists for decades has been created by two separate teams of researchers. Here's how they got there.
The Conversation

Periodic table: scientists propose new way of ordering the elements

The periodic table of the elements, principally created by the Russian chemist, Dmitry Mendeleev (1834-1907), celebrated its 150th anniversary last year. It would be hard to overstate its importance ...
The Conversation

Only 1% of chemical compounds have been discovered – here’s how we search for others that could change the world

The universe is flooded with billions of chemicals, each a tiny pinprick of potential. And we’ve only identified 1% of them. Scientists believe undiscovered chemical compounds could help remove ...
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25 chemical reactions that broke reality: unbelievable scien

Explore 25 chemical reactions that broke reality, challenging science and reshaping our understanding of the universe.
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Periodic Table: Scientists Propose New Way of Ordering the Elements

The periodic table of the elements, principally created by the Russian chemist, Dmitry Mendeleev (1834-1907), celebrated its 150th anniversary last year. It would be hard to overstate its importance ...