Chemical Reactions
Here is the science behind the coolest chemical reactions that you’ve seen on Reddit, YouTube or elsewhere on the web.
Latest about chemical reactions
Plant leaves spark with electricity during thunderstorms — and that could be altering our air quality in unpredictable ways
By Harry Baker published
During thunderstorms, leaves from trees and other plants create mini electric discharges that can significantly alter the surrounding air quality. But researchers are unsure if this is beneficial or harmful.
Scientists find a simple way to destroy 'forever chemicals' — by beheading them
By Stephanie Pappas published
PFAS chemicals, known as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in nature, can be beheaded with a simple, inexpensive method.
Moon-in-a-jar recreates the hazy atmosphere of Titan, Saturn's largest moon
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A new experiment recreated Titan in small glass cylinders.
4.6 billion-year-old meteorite found in horseshoe footprint
By Stephanie Pappas published
A meteorite found nestled in a horseshoe imprint in England was formed in the early days of the solar system and may contain the building blocks of life.
Summer School with Live Science: Turn milk into plastic
By Diana Whitcroft published
This Friday (July 9), we will explore the chemistry of milk plastic, (or casein plastic) in our new kids video series: Summer School with Live Science.
Summer School with Live Science: Egg Drop Challenge
By Diana Whitcroft published
Live Science will explore the critical field of engineering in our new kids video series: Summer School with Live Science.
Summer School with Live Science: Lemon volcanoes
By Diana Whitcroft published
Live Science will explore the eruptive realm of acid-base chemistry in our new kids video series: Summer School with Live Science.
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