The breakthrough involves fluorine, which forms the second strongest carbon bond (C-F) known to science, after the carbon-silicon (C-Si) bond. Fluorine is one of the most fundamental elements of life.

A longtime contributor to the Travel section, Evan Rail is the author of "The Absinthe Forger." He lives in Prague. March 27, 2025 From its modest Celtic and Roman origins ...

While a father may be the head of the household, it is often the mother who holds everything together. Florine Monteiro was that pillar for her family, managing all household responsibilities while ...