Curiosity about a mistake that left tiny dots on a germanium wafer with evaporated metal films led to the discovery of beautiful spiral patterns etched on the surface of the semiconductor by a ...

A new University of Maryland study has revealed a coordinated dance of microscopic particles—breaking up and clustering back ...

A study shows that electrical charges in sprays of water can cause chemical reactions that form organic molecules from inorganic materials. The findings provide evidence that microlightning may have ...

Scientists have developed a new chemical method that could make it easier, safer and more environmentally friendly to create ...