We Cannot Continue to Rely on Platinum and Palladium
Bert Klein Gebbich, Utrecht University, discusses his fascination with manganese and iron catalysts and his interest in education
Enjoy Being Like a Detective
B. Weckhuysen, Utrecht University and Chemistry Europe Award recipient, on catalysis, chemical community, and finding research topics
Exploring the Untapped Power of Animal Venoms
Tim Lüddecke on animal toxins in agriculture and medicine, new proteins, and the challenges of German academia
NFDI4Cat: Next Level of Catalysis Research
A. Förster and S. Espinoza, DECHEMA, discuss the goals and benefits of NFDI4Cat and the transformative impact of FAIR data sharing on catalysis research
A Tsunami of Innovations Is Ahead of Us
Markus Kraft on the intersection of AI and chemistry, knowledge engineering and machine learning, their applications, challenges and successes, as well as his World Avatar Project
The Future of Making Molecules
A. Lapkin, University of Cambridge, on the state of the art and challenges of transforming chemistry into the digital realm
Chatting With ChatGPT
Discussing science communication, AI in chemistry, publication ethics, and the purpose of life with an AI
Getting to Know Other People
Gugu Kubheka, University of Pretoria, about inspiring chemists in her home country and at the Lindau Nobel Meeting
Science for All – With a Very Personal Approach
An interview with distinguished science journalist and blogger Lars Fischer
Views from a Chemistry Seed Investor
Three investment managers of a venture capital company discuss their work and experience
A Big Step for CO2 Reduction and Career
M. Fricke and R. Subrahmanyam on their 100 % bio-based insulating lignin aerogel and their BASF spin-off
At the Interface of Science and Policy
Jan Robinson is committed to applying the best available scientific knowledge and methods to ensure the safety of the products we use
Finding Success with a Waterproof Wood Composite
Petro Lahtinen, founder and CEO of Woodio, considers chemical entrepreneurship to be less risky than pursuing an academic career
Engage with Members and Share Ideas
Dr. João Borges on his research, his motivation, and how to determine what the community needs
How Karaoke Nights Serve Chemists’ Careers
Interview with Christoforos Kokotos, University of Athens, a new Chemistry Europe Fellow
Stay Curious, Open-Minded, and Take Risks
Mark Kelada, Ireland, on young chemists’ networks and how a podcast is created
Can I Become an Entrepreneur and If So, How?
An interview with president of IUPAC, professor, entrepreneur, and author Javier García-Martínez
Becoming a Scientist Means Empowering Oneself to Improve Life
Dr. Sandy Lama is the winner of the IYCN 2021 Outreach Competition
Career: As a Chemist Working as a Coder
Dr. Abel Locati, C# developer, Lisbon, Portugal, talks about the thrills and challenges of making a career change