MIT scientists are developing a new chemical composite material that can absorb heat from the sun or other sources, store it, and release it again in a controlled fashion when exposed to light. The ...

When biting into a chili pepper, you expect a fiery sensation on your tongue. This spiciness is detected because of capsaicinoid compounds. But for some peppers, despite high levels of capsaicinoids, ...

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. and BUFFALO, N.Y. — Helium, the second lightest element in the universe, has a variety of uses, from keeping balloons afloat to cooling superconducting magnets. It is also a noble ...

A UW-Madison researcher discovered a method to source parahydroxybenzoate from poplar trees, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The discovery could lead to commercial development and a bio-economy ...