Sodium and water don’t just react - they explode. In this slow-motion footage, every spark and burst is captured in detail. See the violent chemistry unfold and learn why a simple metal can turn into ...

Many of us gained our first appreciation for chemistry upon witnessing a high school teacher drop a chunk of sodium into a beakerful of water. You may think you know the explanation behind the ...

Scientists discovered that keeping water in sodium vanadate hydrate doubles a sodium battery’s charge capacity and stability. The same technology can also remove salt from seawater, creating potential ...