Pain-reliever ibuprofen makes enzyme oxidize styrene with hydrogen peroxide
Ibuprofen Decoy
Organic Syntheses Based on Name Reactions
Book detailing 750 named organic transfomations is reviewed by Ulrich Hennecke, Westflische Wilhelms University, Münster, Germany
Gold Nanoparticles Follow “Genetic Code”
Different sequences of DNA influence the morphology of growing gold nanocrystals
Wonderlab Comic – Reaction Time
Many factors can affect the rate of reaction. Wonderlab experiments to find the perfect reaction time
Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Column Troubleshooting and Alternatives
No matter how carefully you prepare and run your column, things can still go wrong. We look at some common problems and possible alternatives
Border Between Ionic Liquids and Electrolyte Solutions
Professor Masayoshi Watanabe, Yokohama National University, Japan, on protic and solvate ionic liquids and their promising applications
Shedding Light on a Molecular Engine
A molecular Wankel engine made from a dual-ring structure boron cluster can be driven by light without overheating
Social Media in Sciences – Interview with R. Luque, Universidad de Cordoba
Rafael Luque, Universidad de Cordoba, Spain, shares his experiences and benefits of using social media in sciences
Chemical Secrets of the Violin Virtuosi – Part 3
In this final part, Klaus Roth asks: Do Stradivarius violins really sound better than all the rest?
Guess the Chemist (8)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?