Sources of pollution differ but models predict more deaths in rural areas because of higher populations there

Combination of microfluidics and a nanosensor achieves label-free detection of cytokines from individual cells

El rover Curiosity proporciona datos sobre las misteriosas plumas de metano del planeta rojo

Curiosity rover also reports data on the red planet’s mysterious methane plumes

Combination of microfluidics and a nanosensor achieves label-free detection of cytokines from individual cells

Spinning hydrogen-coated clusters of carbon atoms may be source of anomalous microwave emission spotted around our galaxy

Crown ethers simplify the set-up of classic reaction

Flat, macrocyclic host captures fullerene guest with CH–π interactions

Thin film of the hard material lets batteries benefit from the metal’s electrochemical advantages while blocking unwanted reactions

These exotic materials could find applications in electronics, catalysis, and quantum computing

Naturally occurring compound inhibits replication of Zika virus in living cells

Skyhawk will receive $60 million up front to develop drug candidates that target RNA in neurological diseases

Moon is a good candidate to host extraterrestrial life, but this find isn’t proof that it does

Un estudio muestra cómo bloquear una enzima podría hacer más efectivos los tratamientos de un importante tipo de cánceres

Study shows how stopping one enzyme could help drugs treat an important class of cancers more effectively

Adding positively charged molecules and a surfactant to β-glucosidase makes the enzyme work 30 times as fast

Nine new science-themed emoji will soon be available on a number of platforms and mobile devices

Naturally occurring compound inhibits replication of Zika virus in living cells

Scientists are seeking ways to make beneficial but elusive sugars found in breast milk

Acquisition builds on recent purchases of electron microscope makers FEI and Phenom-World

Massive clinical trial including developing nations demonstrates carbetocin is no less effective or safe than oxytocin

Actions may include requiring industry to demonstrate safety of substances, akin to Europe’s REACH program

Adding functional groups to metal-organic frameworks can reinforce a flimsy structure

Terahertz spectroscopy study shows that water molecules reorient around solutes on 10-ps time scale

These drugs could have beneficial population-wide effects in areas at risk for malaria and Zika, according to modeling study

Acquisition builds on recent purchases of electron microscope makers FEI and Phenom-World

Adding functional groups to metal-organic frameworks can reinforce a flimsy structure

Numerous basic inputs may be hit with a 10% import tax as trade war intensifies

Genome scan turns up aspterric acid, which has a new mode of herbicidal action

Large and small suppliers vow to help a resource-intensive, cost-sensitive industry change with the times

Smart, flexible skins measure and adapt to ambient temperatures

Cation gets a conductivity boost by capturing its counterion

Although some kinks are still being worked out, the European XFEL is now giving researchers an unprecedented view of the inner workings of molecules and materials

Postsynthesis modification of common MOF improves its CO₂ uptake and selectivity

Study suggests activating PPAR receptor leads to increased cellular connections in hippocampus

Smart, flexible skins measure and adapt to ambient temperatures

By tweaking its counter ion, classic carbocation inserts into C-H bonds

Cutting-edge chemistry makes recreation in the wild more enjoyable—and more comfortable.