Which is your favourite chemical element? In a new series to mark the International Year of the Periodic Table, our science journalists will be arguing for their pick from the 118 known elements. In ...

Nitrogen is essential for growth and development of living things. It’s involved with almost all aspects of life: in amino acids that constitute protein, in DNA and RNA that control genetic ...

A single atom of silver working in synergy with carbon and nitrogen atoms can efficiently convert polluting nitrogenous waste ...

For those of us seeking lush gardens, bountiful harvests and vibrant color, nitrogen is a key element to promote plant health.

A diet that lacks even obscure elements like selenium will leave almost any creature on earth sick and hobbled, if not dead. Plants are made of the same basic stuff as animals but have different ...

New research sheds light on the critical part played by a little-studied element, molybdenum, in the nutrient cycles of tropical forests. Understanding the role of molybdenum may help scientists more ...

Joel Odama of Imvea village in Terego District tends his cabbage garden. It’s critical to have sufficeint nitrogen. Photo/George Katongole It is not just how much nitrogen (N) is applied to the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Bacteria are wildly underrated. From farming to flavoring, these ...

Gingko Bioworks is extending a partnership agreement with Bayer to continue developing microbial nitrogen fixation ...