Platinum works beautifully. It speeds up chemical reactions, holds up under punishment, and sits reliably at the center of industrial processes worth billions of dollars annually. It also costs ...

A Research Triangle Park startup that looks to loosen China's control over rare earth magnets has announced its first major funding round. With $65 million in Series A funding, Vulcan Elements plans ...

A newly isolated three-atom aluminum ring reveals unexpected chemistry that could help replace costly metals used in ...