New research suggests ancient copper smelters accidentally discovered iron, sparking the technological shift that transformed ...

Copper smelters once used iron oxide to refine copper, unintentionally advancing the path toward iron metallurgy. Research conducted at Cranfield University provides new insight into the shift from ...

New research flips a long-held belief that frozen environments slow down chemical reactions and helps explain why Arctic ...

Heavy metals are dangerous at high levels, but treatments that remove can also be risky and only benefit certain patients.

Selenium acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body. It's a key component of special proteins that help the body make enzymes ...