Thousands of years ago, our ancestors discovered something that would clean their bodies and clothes. As the story goes, fat from someone’s meal fell into the leftover ashes of a fire. They were ...

Soap's unique molecular structure, with water-loving and oil-loving ends, acts as a bridge to lift grease and dirt that water ...

Soap may seem like a simple household item, but it's one of the most powerful tools in our fight against viruses and bacteria. Long before modern sanitisers and disinfectants became popular, soap was ...

Adding a molecule normally used in detergent to an infrared LED could make devices that are easier to manufacture, require less energy and display richer colours than existing ones. Solar cells and ...