Electrons can spur the chemical reaction between an acid and a base, according to new results in Science, a finding that may help researchers precisely control reactions in areas from biology to ...

Scholars have discovered evidence of a sixth basic taste. The tongue responds to ammonium chloride, a popular ingredient in some Scandinavian candies. The OTOP1 protein receptor, previously linked to ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say the new sixth taste activates a strong sensation in receptors that detect sour tastes, which could be a survival mechanism. Rich Legg/Getty Images Researchers say ...

THE Lawrence Smith method, which is well known as a procedure for the chemical analysis of alkali ions, has not been considered in the light of structural chemistry. Here we are considering the ...