Researchers have discovered how acids on the surface of bacteria give these microscopic organisms their characteristic "rod" shape—by keeping an enzyme at bay that would otherwise turn the cylindrical ...

A new analysis of roughly 25,000 amino acid substitutions from evolved E. coli shows that adaptive laboratory evolution ...

Watch an exciting chemical reaction between an acid and a base create a volcanic eruption! This classic experiment teaches about chemical reactions, gases, and pressure while creating an impressive ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A classic experiment proving amino acids are created when inorganic molecules are exposed to electricity isn’t the whole story, it turns out. The 1953 Miller-Urey Synthesis had two ...

Discover how red cabbage can act as a natural pH indicator, revealing whether substances are acids or bases through beautiful color changes. pH is a measure that tells us how acidic or basic a ...

A nuclear engineer reacts to a dangerously creative experiment: Hydrochloric acid lemonade. Watch as we analyze the science, risks, and safety lessons, exploring why some experiments are best left ...