In the pursuit of a new class of photovoltaic materials, researchers at UC Santa Barbara happened upon an entirely different discovery that addresses a centuries-old mystery of chemistry: Why does an ...

Counterfeit detector pens use a starch-iodine reaction to identify fake bills. But could you fool them with chemistry? In today’s episode, we dive into the chemistry of iodine, its color and its clock ...

Starch is a complex carbohydrate and a natural component of many plants, such as fruits, vegetables, and grains, including maize, tapioca, and wheat. As well as providing the body with glucose, ...