Of all the elements cataloged in the periodic table, carbon is the fourth most abundant element found in the universe. This is unsurprising given that carbon is essential for life on Earth ...

Under the right conditions, duckweed essentially farms itself. Wastewater, ponds, puddles, swamps—you name it. If there's enough sunlight and carbon dioxide, the aquatic plant can grow freely.

A team of Yale chemists has discovered a new method for transforming carbon dioxide (CO2) into a valuable chemical called formate, which is commonly used in preservatives and pesticides. This ...

The world’s demand for alternative fuels and sustainable chemical products has prompted many scientists to look in the same direction for answers: converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide ...

The gas giants outside our solar system are not capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, but do offer clues in a lingering ...