The Magazine of Chemistry Europe

An asymmetric total synthesis of the natural product erythro-8-O-4'-neolignan, machilin C, and its analog has been developed.

Switches between superhydrophobicity to superhydrophilic with pH could have important applications in medical applications.

A porous solid that not only stores hydrogen gas but can soak up carbon dioxide; a potentially green material on two fronts.

Building multifunctional chiral building blocks from materials like D-glutamic acid opens up synthetic routes to natural products.

Water exists in 15 distinct phases, now research shows that at 180 K ice and liquid can coexist after water crystallizes.

A rapid and inexpensive way to test for lead in paint without sending samples back to the laboratory has been developed.

Male mouse pheromone not only attracts mates but stimulates the female brain so as to reinforce the memory and attractiveness of the male.

Insights into the relationship between a self-rated health, morbidity and mortality, the underlying immunological mechanisms.

A new route for the synthesis of protoporphyrin IX avoids contamination with animal products and associated risks to human patients.

Research into cloudy apple juice suggests that its phenolic content may help ward off symptoms of some chronic diseases.