Odd chemical pathways can give completely unexpected makeovers to some of the most troublesome waste; take, for example, an experiment that turned PFAS into battery-grade lithium. And now, researchers ...

Oleic acid [(Z)-9-octadecenoic acid] is a natural monounsaturated fatty acid that exists mostly in triglycerides that make up animal and vegetable oils and fats. One of the most common fatty acids, ...

While fruit has many nutritional benefits, and eating a wide range of them is crucial for good health, the acid in certain fruits can cause various health problems for some people. For example, the ...

A person wearing black gloves paints a translucent paste on the face of a person who lies back in a chair. Chemical peels are a popular skin-care treatment with a growing market. Credit: Alamy ...