A global energy transition is underway to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. But while this shift is essential for meeting our net-zero goals, it has forced us to lean more heavily on other scarce ...

For decades, scientists have puzzled over why so little sulfur appears in space, even though it is one of the most common elements in the universe and vital to life. A new study suggests that the ...

COLUMBUS , Ohio — Science fiction writer Harlan Ellison once said that the most common elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity. While the verdict is still out on the volume of stupidity, ...

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

CHNSO is an acronym that represents the five most common elements found in organic compounds: Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Nitrogen (N), Sulfur (S), and Oxygen (O). Analysing the elemental composition of ...

A researcher stands behind a metal pipe covered with electrical cords and gauges. A researcher works on a device at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams. This part of the facility provides low-energy ...

If you transport yourself back to freshman chemistry, you will recall — perhaps with horror — the periodic table. The table, also known as the periodic table of the elements, is an orderly arrangement ...