The inverse vulcanization (IV) of elemental sulfur to generate sulfur-rich functional polymers
has attracted much recent attention. However, the harsh reaction conditions required, even …

Selenium (Se) discovered in 1817 belongs to the family of chalcogens. Surprisingly, despite
the long history of over two centuries and the chemical simplicity of Se, the structure of …

Sunlight has long served as primary energy source on our planet, shaping the behavior of
living organisms. Extensive research has been dedicated to unraveling the evolutionary …

Life is a complex, dynamic chemical system that requires a dense fluid solvent in which to
take place. A common assumption is that the most likely solvent for life is liquid water, and …

Abstract “Inverse vulcanization” sulfur polymers present an environmentally friendly
approach for producing highly water repellent (superhydrophobic) materials. However …

Members of the genus Shewanella are known for their versatile electron accepting routes,
which allow them to couple decomposition of organic matter to reduction of various terminal …

Why is disbelief in anthropogenic climate change common despite broad scientific
consensus to the contrary? A widely held explanation involves politically motivated (system …

Abstract Aqueous S IV species (HSO 3− HSO_3^-, SO 3 2− SO_3^2-) derived from
volcanogenic atmospheric SO2 are important to planetary habitability through their roles in …

Anaerobic reduction processes in natural waters can be promoted by dead microalgae that
have been attributed to nutrient substances provided by the decomposition of dead …

Understanding abiotic carbon fixation provides insights into early Earth's carbon cycles and
life's emergence in terrestrial hot springs, where iron sulfide (FeS), similar to cofactors in …