CHEMISTRY

Way back when, chemistry sets were stocked with poison and blowtorches, all in the name of education.

All the gold on Earth may have come from outer space.

Michael Faraday's formal schooling was limited, but his work as a bookbinder allowed him to learn about chemistry, physics, and a mysterious force called "electricity."

The processes behind the physics of LEGOs, the chemistry of laundry, and more.

Enjoying crispy leftover fries at home is possible.

You're a quick chemistry lesson away from a better brew.

It's called petrichor, and a surprising amount of research has been done into the origins of the scent since it was first identified more than five decades ago.

Lithium is used in everything from smartphone batteries to medication for bipolar disorder.

Those tiny candies pack a lot of pressure.

Diamonds aren't called "ice" because of their appearance.

Uranium made Fiesta Ware colorful … and radioactive.

That odor is extra powerful for a reason.