Life as we know it is based on the ability of the carbon atom to form ring-shaped molecules. But rings of carbon are not exclusive to Earth, as experts in space chemistry now know. A Spanish team of ...

Earlier this month, Molecule of the Week brought you the venerable and extremely hazardous molecule benzene. This week’s molecule has one of the structures that was originally proposed for benzene: ...

Using gas-powered stoves and ovens can raise the levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene in a home, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Environmental Science and ...

Several popular face care products have been recalled over elevated levels of benzene, a possibly carcinogenic chemical. The Food and Drug Administration recall alert was issued earlier this week, ...

Whether bottled in plastic or glass, bottled waters have been surprisingly connected with certain cancer risks. Here are several prominent bottled waters that have been temporarily pulled at times for ...

An artistic rendering of a dust and gas disk encircling the young exoplanet, CT Cha b, 625 light-years from Earth.

Concerns about benzene in personal care products are back, this time in acne medications based on benzoyl peroxide. Benzene is known to cause cancer in humans. The independent analytical lab Valisure ...

Benzene has become one of the most talked-about chemical concerns in beauty and personal care, especially after recalls ...