The degradation status of modern polymeric museum artifacts can be classified by their smell

What the Smell Can Tell

Behind the Science: β-Amino Acid Replacements in Protein Loops
Ruben Ragg, ChemBioChem, talked to Katrina Forest, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, about β-amino acid substitutions

Guess the Chemist (75)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

The Upper Limits of Oxidation States
Joint theoretical–experimental study reveals a maximum oxidation state near +8 under ambient conditions

75th Guess the Chemist
Could you have guessed all the famous scientists? Solve this month's quiz and win a power bank!

150 Years Alfred Wöhlk
Despite many efforts, the mechanism of this still-used detection reaction from 1904 is still unknown

The Air that I Breathe – Part 5
How does climate change affect indoor air quality?

Total Synthesis of Astellatol
First enantiospecific total synthesis of astellatol, a rare pentacyclic sesterterpenoid

Colors in the Prehistoric and Archaic Era
Chemistry of the intense colors many ancient works of art like ceramic figurines, statues, and temples were decorated with

Particulate Matter
Looking at size, formation, distribution, impact on humans related to fine particles or fine dust