American biochemist known for his role in discovery of the α-helix and the β-sheet

50th Anniversary: Death of Robert Corey

Susan Odom (1980 – 2021)
Professor at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA, who developed redox-active materials passed away

Catalytic Version of the Fischer Indole Synthesis
Enantioselective synthesis of indole derivatives

Radical Attack on Live Cells
Stimulation of tiny areas on cellular surfaces with free radicals using a microfluidic probe

Interstellar Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
1- and 2-Cyanonaphthalene detected using spectral matched filtering of radio telescope data

Does Climate Change Have an Impact on Cultural Heritage?
Paul Bellendorf, University of Bamberg, on materials and building preservation sciences and the current challenges facing heritage sciences

New Moves for the Leidenfrost Effect
Discovery makes it necessary to revise our understanding of the mechanism behind the hovering of water droplets on a hot surface

Guess the Chemist (112)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

Cheryl Dembe: A Woman Who Didn’t Give Up
An inspirational example of not letting obstacles discourage you, but using them as stepping stones instead

Young Chemists Met in Interactive Online Space
One of the largest conferences for young scientists in Europe went virtual