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Emissions of a banned ozone-destroying chemical have been traced to China
Since 2013, eastern China has increased its annual emissions of a banned chlorofluorocarbon by about 7,000 metric tons, a study finds.
By Maria Temming | 1:00pm, May 22, 2019
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50 Years Ago | Chemistry
50 years ago, scientists fought over element 104’s discovery
By Emily Conover | 7:00am, April 25, 2019
two-neutrino double electron capture
News | Chemistry
This is the slowest radioactive decay ever spotted
By Maria Temming | 1:00pm, April 24, 2019
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News | Chemistry
The first type of molecule to form in the universe has been seen in space
By Maria Temming | 1:00pm, April 17, 2019
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News in Brief | Chemistry
Bacteria can be coaxed into making the toughest kind of spider silk
By Jeremy Rehm | 5:17pm, April 02, 2019
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Teaser | Chemistry
A single-dose antidote may help prevent fentanyl overdoses
By Maria Temming | 5:00am, March 31, 2019
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News in Brief | Chemistry
Tiny bits of iron may explain why some icebergs are green
By Jeremy Rehm | 11:00am, March 06, 2019
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Science Visualized | Chemistry
Here’s how long the periodic table’s unstable elements last
By Carmen Drahl | 11:02am, March 01, 2019
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Feature | Chemistry
Extreme elements push the boundaries of the periodic table
By Emily Conover | 6:00am, February 27, 2019
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News | Chemistry
Why kids may be at risk from vinyl floors and fire-resistant couches
By Maria Temming | 6:00am, February 21, 2019
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