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New research challenges the view that proteins are the only key to evolution, highlighting the importance of lipids.

Finishing a virtual meeting, Lori Alterman closed her laptop and set her phone alarm to chime in 20 minutes as she settled into her chair. Hoping to grab a quick nap before working on a podcast, the ...

Professor Franka Kalman shares insights on the journey that has led to be a successful and celebrated separation scientist, ...

There’s a thriving community of digitally connected plant scientists, and growers could benefit from their innovative work.

Learn about native plants for free from the experts April 26-27 at the L.A. Times Plants' Native Plant Booth at the Festival of Books.

How Can I Help?” is the latest book and call to action from native-plants champion Doug Tallamy. The University of Delaware entomologist urges everyone to make their yard or even patio more ...

S cientists have discovered what could be one of the most bitter substances known to date. The potent chemical compound comes ...

Chemists have confirmed a 67-year-old theory about vitamin B1 by stabilizing a reactive molecule in water—a feat long thought impossible. The discovery not only solves a biochemical mystery, but ...

Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22. Here's a list of fiction, poetry, nonfiction and books for kids with ...

The biochemistry bachelor’s degree focuses on the chemistry of living things to prepare you to address current challenges facing the chemical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, forensic, and ...