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Droplets of these simple molecules may have helped kick-start life on Earth
Simple molecules called alpha hydroxy acids form cell-sized structures in conditions mimicking early Earth chemistry.
By Carmen Drahl | 3:24pm, July 22, 2019
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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
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By Jeremy Rehm | 11:00am, March 06, 2019
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Science Visualized | Chemistry
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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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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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By Jeremy Rehm | 9:00am, February 16, 2019
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News | Chemistry
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By Esther Landhuis | 9:00am, January 15, 2019
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News in Brief | Chemistry
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By Maria Temming | 6:00am, January 14, 2019
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Feature | Chemistry
150 years on, the periodic table has more stories than it has elements
By Elizabeth Quill | 11:29am, January 08, 2019
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