History, goals, and activities of the Young Chemists Group of the Portuguese Chemical Society (SPQ)
Highlighting notable research, institutions, individuals, personal experiences, ethical questions, and issues such as diversity and inclusion.

The Next Generation of Portuguese Chemists

Two-Dimensional Crystals
Amazing microscopic pictures of home-grown crystals

21,551 Chemicals Registered on EU Market
10-year registration period for existing chemicals completed; one uniform regulatory system for all chemicals on the EU/EEA market

EU Bans Neonicotinoids
According to critics this is a bad development for the European agricultural sector and the environment

March for Science 2018 in Germany
Under the motto "Science Bridges Cultures", five scientific-mathematical societies call upon their members to take part in the march

Colors in the Prehistoric and Archaic Era
Chemistry of the intense colors many ancient works of art like ceramic figurines, statues, and temples were decorated with

Remember the Keggin Ion?
From the Keggin structure, the center of polyoxometalate (POM) chemistry, to structural developments, attractive applications, and a bright future

The Future of Chemistry is Global
Members of the newly formed International Younger Chemists Network (IYCN) talk about their ideas, aims, and work

Synthetic Polymers in the Conservation of Historic Textiles
Over the last 50 years, a large number of synthetic polymers has been used in the conservation of historical textiles

Dawn of a New Age in Synthetic Organic Electrochemistry
Phil S. Baran presented the ElectraSyn 2.0 and demonstrated how easy organic reactions will become