Scientists have found the first case of an ionic crystal consisting of just one chemical element -- boron. This is the densest and hardest known phase of this element. The new phase turned out to be a ...

Most chemical compouds are still unknown to science. How many new ones can we make by combining elements from the periodic table? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Zhenguo Huang receives funding from Australian Research Council and U.S. Borax. Each time you watch sport on a flatscreen television, or send a message by touching your smartphone screen, give thanks ...