Ashlee J. Howarth, Canada, on rare-earth MOFs, primarily for applications in wastewater treatment, and the challenges of young chemists
Author Archive for: Vera Koester (631)

Chemistry of Autumn Leaves
Where do the autumn colors in leaves come from? Why do the leaves fall from the tree? Why do leaves turn brown?
Climate Protection – The Chemistry Must be Right
Antje Boetius showed typical misunderstandings and highlighted the discrepancy between steep political goals and the action plans
Supporting a Bigger Us
Sir Fraser Stoddart, USA, on the importance of internationality in science as well as formative moments in his life
How Does a Match Work?
Why does a match burn? Why does it ignite only on the friction surface of the matchbox?
Design by Evolution: Bringing New Chemistry to Life
Meeting the 2018 Chemistry Nobel Laureate Frances Arnold and learning about her research field
The Culture of Experimentation in Chemistry Has to Change
Robert Schlögl on the future of catalysis and the urgency of energy transition
The Future of Polymer Research in the Eyes of 54 Scientists
Board members and editors of a science journal have analyzed their future visions
Searching for a Vaccine
Picture describes what happens during vaccination and gives a snapshot of which Covid-19 vaccine candidates are in which clinical phases
Innovative Computer Games for Battery Education and Research
Alejandro A. Franco, France, on his experiences getting students and the general public interested in battery research