A new computational method now makes it possible to calculate the forces between large molecules with unprecedented accuracy.

Two-dimensional (2D) materials, which are only a few atoms thick, are known to exhibit unique electrical, mechanical and ...

Researchers have identified the weak molecular forces that hold together a tiny, self-assembling box with powerful possibilities. The study demonstrates a practical application of a force common in ...

Water, that molecule-of-all-trades, is famous for its roles in shaping the Earth, sustaining living creatures and serving as a universal solvent. Now, researchers at the University of Michigan and the ...

The mystery of what makes geckos stick to just about anything — a question that has puzzled scientific minds since Aristotle — finally has been solved, according to a new study. The answer involves ...

The chemical interactions that give proteins their shape may be weaker and more numerous than previously recognized. These weak connections provide a new way for researchers to understand proteins ...

The strange shapes and composition of small asteroids could have a surprising origin – the heavenly bodies are held together by the same van der Waals forces normally associated with atoms and ...