Guess the Chemist (154)
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Recycling of Rare Earth Elements From E-Waste
Using raw mixtures of rare earths elements (REE) recovered from e-waste as catalysts to promote the stereoselective synthesis of highly valuable compounds
Death in a Pot: From England’s Famous Chemist to Exiled and Forgotten – Part 2
Let us take a closer look at the book about simple methods for detecting adulterations of food, published by Fredrick Accum in 1820
It Begins with My Own Questions
Gabriella Greison on how to engage the general public with quantum physics, filling entire theaters, how she chooses her topics, and what is essential in effective science communication
Crime Scene Chemistry
A growing collection of articles highlights how chemistry is increasingly essential in crime scene investigations (CSI) and solving crimes
Self-Propelling Nanobubbles in Ultrapure Water
Self-propelled motion of oxygen nanobubbles in ultrapure water at body temperature reported, challenging the notion of Brownian diffusion
Weekly Research News Challenge – September 29, 2024
Test your knowledge and answer three questions about this past week's news stories
Angewandte Chemie 40/2024: Circular Chemistry
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie
A New Mechanism for How a Drug Boosts Cell Defenses
HPPE's surprising effect: activating cell defense by releasing zinc and mild stress in the cells
Angewandte Chemie 39/2024: Processing Chemistry
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie
Photo Competition 2024 – The Winners
The best photos of the "Vibrant Chemistry" competition – thank you to all participants!
Adhesive Comes Unglued on Command
Oxidation triggers debonding of mussel-inspired adhesive
Understanding Hydride-Hydride Interactions in Hydrogen Storage Materials
Exploring hydride-hydride interactions in transition metal complexes to improve hydrogen storage by optimizing ligands, configurations, interaction strengths
Angewandte Chemie 38/2024: Active Site
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie
Tracking Depression
Molecular probe specifically detects serotonin in fluorescence imaging
Most Accessed Articles: August 2024
Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals
Angewandte Chemie 37/2024: Highly Potent
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie
Exploring Nickel(II) Catalysts for Fluorinated Ether Formation
Xavi Ribas, University of Girona, and colleagues conducted a mechanistic study that provide valuable insights for the future design of new F-containing bioactive fluorinated aryl-alkyl ethers
Thoughts on Care and Career Responsibilities in Academia
Insights from personal experiences about care responsibilities as well as suggestions for institutional approaches to help improve the work–life balance in academia