The Magazine of Chemistry Europe

David A. Leigh, UK, about his research, the link between magic and science, chemistry communication in an age of misinformation, his personal journey, inspiring teachers, and his desire to learn more languages

Simon Wheeler, UK, discusses his new fluorescent sensor for Ca²⁺

Study provides the first evidence of a pentacoordinate carbon in a stable complex, offering insights relevant to chemical bonding and biological methyl transfer processes

Although the prolate single molecule magnets known from the textbook have large ground state splittings, this does not lead to strong magnetism

🚬➡️💨 Vaping heats (nicotine) liquid into vapor for inhalation; this picture explains the chemistry behind the process

The Director of the Forensic Police Service in Rome discusses the challenges of forensic work, adapting to new techniques, and the TV portrayal of investigations

A perfect kitchen experiment for young kids and fun for all ages!

Highly stable aqueous battery based on saturated CaCl₂ with excellent fast charging capabilities developed

How can complex organic molecules like paraldehyde be synthesized in extraterrestrial ices?

A novel system combines light-triggered hydrogen release from formic acid with enzymatic hydrogenation, enabling controlled chemical synthesis under mild conditions