Scientists report the first confirmed detection of thiepine, a complex sulfur-bearing molecule, in an interstellar cloud near the Milky Way’s center.

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Three-quarters of Americans say they plan to trade down, forgoing more extravagant purchases in the future. For decades, the markers of success in America followed a familiar script: bigger homes, ...

X has changed the Iran flag emoji shown on its platform, replacing the Islamic Republic’s emblem with the older Lion and Sun symbol on the green, white and red tricolour.The change followed a user ...

The quest for justice for the victims and survivors of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s use of chemical weapons has reached a turning point. The fall of the Assad regime in December 2024 ...

A compound is a substance that is formed when two or more different chemical elements bond together in a fixed ratio, like water (H₂O) from hydrogen and oxygen or salt (NaCl) from sodium and chlorine.

Chemical names, unlike the common names of substances, describe the elemental makeup and structure of the compound. These are governed by international standards, such as IUPAC guidelines. While ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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