Ab initio computer simulations of a shocked cluster of nitromethane molecules provide a glimpse of the evolution of the molecular and electronic structure of an explosive undergoing detonation.

Explore the fascinating chemistry behind one of the most powerful compounds known, nitroglycerin, starting from a surprising source: vegetable oil. This video breaks down the complete ...

A U.S. Forest Service guide from 1995 shows where to put explosives to partially or completely obliterate a horse carcass. ... let explosive chemistry do the work for you.

In modern devices, such as phone screens or advanced sensors, light is often generated by pairs of organic molecules, where one molecule, known as the donor, transmits electrons, and the other, ...