Selective and effective: silicon nanowires as photoelectrodes for carbon dioxide fixation

Painkiller by Photosynthesis

Welf Bronger (1932 – 2012)
Welf Bronger, RWTH Aachen and former Editor of ZAAC, passed away last week

Chemical Secrets of the Violin Virtuosi — Part 1
What made Stradivari's violins so special? Klaus Roth looks at the important role of chemistry in Stradivari's workshop and instruments

E.-C. Koch on Energetic Metal-Fluorocarbon Materials and Munitions Safety
Dr. E.-C. Koch, specialist in energetic materials for NATO, talks about the fascination of fireworks and society's need for explosives

Laurie Starkey on the Challenges of Teaching Organic Chemistry
L. Starkey, California State Polytechnic University, lets students discover how interesting and even fun organic synthesis can be

The Science of Football
What would a football game be without chemistry?

Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Column Packing
The quick and efficient setting up of a column can take years to master. Here are some tips and tricks to set up the perfect column

Wonderlab Comic — Rainy Day
As winter begins in the southern hemisphere, Wonderlab looks at some of the many reasons chemists don't like rain

J.-M. Lehn and A. Krief on Science and Responsibility
Jean-Marie Lehn and Alain Krief talk about responsibility in sciences in a globalized world and how countries benefit differently from science

Guess the Chemist (6)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?