Merck and Intel join forces with European researchers to advance sustainable semiconductor technologies through AI

Merck and Intel join forces with European researchers to advance sustainable semiconductor technologies through AI
New protocol can be used for the late-stage functionalization of complex, drug-like molecules under mild conditions
The companies say they are offering a standardized technology to make plastic recycling more efficient and cost-effective
Italian electrochemist and pioneer in lithium battery technology has passed away
Partial nitro reduction of methyl 2-nitrobenzoates followed by base-mediated cyclization, alkylation, and reduction gives useful bicyclic compounds
American leading researcher in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has passed away
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?
The news covering the work of Peter H. Seeberger, John J. Molloy, and colleagues in Germany was popular last week
Inspections found banned chemicals, such as perfluorononyl dimethicone and D4/D5 siloxanes, in cosmetics like eyeliners, lipliners, and hair conditioners
This week's quiz includes questions on the shortest C–I bond, a simple route to bicyclic boronates, and fast multi-metal detection