Element 94 was first produced and isolated at the Berkeley Radiation Laboratory in 1940
75th Anniversary: Discovery of Plutonium
Looking Inside Lithium-Ion Batteries
Infrared spectroscopy allows studying lithium-ion batteries during operation
Turning Gold into Energy
Polymer-coated gold nanoparticles lead to more efficient solar cells
A Visible Improvement in Carbon Capture
Methyl red-coated metal-organic frameworks capture and release carbon dioxide using only visible light
A Better Catalyst for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction
Copper complexes on carbon nanotubes form efficient electrocatalysts for fuel cells
Chemistry Advent Calendar 2015
Prepare for the holidays with this calendar of chemistry highlights
Guess the Chemist (48)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?
Building a Workable Sodium-Ion Battery
Bonded antimony-graphene electrodes make sodium-ion batteries a more practical possibility
Searching for Christmas Presents?
Editors recommend science-themed holiday gift ideas
What Really Happened 2000 Days Ago
We are pleased to announce the answers to last week's quiz