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UNC researchers uncovered dozens of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including two entirely new compounds, circulating in the blood of alligators.

UNC and Purdue scientists designed a special material that can carry spin currents over long distances without the need for chemical doping or unstable components.

UNC chemists developed a new method to produce esters and carboxylic acids using visible light and a cheap, earth-abundant metal catalyst: cobalt.

Chris Killian's story is about the quiet and confident clarity that he has gained from overcoming a serious illness and getting a second chance at living a full life.

First-year Ph.D. student Samantha Bell is investigating the danger of inhaling toxic air from harmful algae blooms.

Courtney John's daily life is a blend of cutting-edge chemical research and tireless leadership in service to her department and peers.

In UNC Chemistry, a new kind of experiment is taking shape—one that melds the rigor of synthetic chemistry with the beauty of art conservation.

A new light-driven method dramatically simplifies and accelerates the synthesis of stemoamide alkaloids, a class of bioactive compounds found in plants.

In their study, the UNC team focused on just one kind of protein called GB1, a small, well-studied globular protein often used as a model.

Haley Jostes' proposal is setting the stage for future studies on how these plastics might affect human health.

Ph.D. chemistry candidate Kara Joseph has won the 2025 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

A UNC study revealed that each application of floor wax brought a new burst of toxic emissions.