Yoshihiro Ishihara, Ana Montero, and Phil S. Baran's book is reviewed by Robert Webster, Henrik Teller, and Thomas Krämer, Germany

Triboelectric nanogenerator extracts energy from ocean waves

Tailored glycopolymers as anticoagulant heparin mimetics

The chemistry involved in the production of beer foam or "head" is explained and a short history of the highights of the Oktoberfest

The aging mechanism of historical chrome yellow pigments has been revealed

As hops themselves actually are not bitter, and the wort tastes quite sweet, where does beer get its bitter taste from?

To minimize the environmental impacts of electronic waste (e-waste), standards should stipulate the priority for prevention, reuse, and recycling

Nobel Laureate Ei-ichi Negishi shares some secrets of his life and research when visiting Wiley-VCH office

One of the perennially fascinating materials to be found in nature is silk; it's natural UV protective nature was investigated

Nuclear power is controversial, yet 68 new plants are under construction adding 65 GW to the global capacity of nuclear power