Why did it take 130 years to determine the structure of strychnine?
Strychnine: From Isolation to Total Synthesis – Part 2

Natural Poisons
Some plants have evolved highly poisonous compounds as a defense mechanism against predators
Behind the Science: Flow Synthesis of Fluorinated α-Amino Acids
Dr. Wilkinson, European Journal of Organic Chemistry, talks to Professors Koksch and Seeberger about fluorinated amino acids
Science Competitions: Gains Beyond Subject Matter
How participating in competitions leads to studying chemistry
Guess the Chemist (42)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?
Sensing Solvents
Porphyrin-anion supramolecular assemblies with a unique responsive behavior
Snapshot of Light as Both a Particle and Wave
Can an image capture the dual behavior of light at the same time?
Presentation Tips: Taking Questions (5)
Some crucial advice on how to tackle difficult situations in a discussion after your presentation
The Art of Chemistry (11)
Quiz celebrating 20 years of cover art at Chemistry – A European Journal
Inedible Prey
Chemical deterrent from snow fleas identified