Evidence for the potential emergence of both RNA and DNA from mixtures of nucleosides

Prebiotic Origins of DNA

LANXESS Acquires Emerald Kalama Chemical
Acquisition with sales of USD 425 million to strengthen Consumer Protection segment

One of the Largest European Vaccine Production Capacities Planned
AstraZeneca and IDT Biologika plan to accelerate the production of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca

Silicon Waste Turned into Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Composites made from Si nanopowder and ultrathin graphite sheets for high capacities at reduced costs

Lipid Production for mRNA-Based Vaccines in Germany
Evonik is investing in the production of lipids at its Hanau and Dossenheim sites

Hydrogen Chloride Detected in the Atmosphere of Mars
Discovery made using the European Space Agency (ESA)–Roscosmos ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter

Improved CO2 Reduction with Iron Porphyrins
Electrocatalytic power of iron porphyrins boosted by electrostatic field

Easy Surfactant Removal from Nanocrystals
Ligand exchange with N-heterocyclic carbenes followed by protonation provides improved catalytic activities

Studying in the Coronavirus Pandemic
In the midst of the lockdown, chemistry students talk about their daily study routine

Does Climate Change Contribute to New Bat-Borne Coronaviruses?
Higher bat diversity leads to higher numbers of coronaviruses locally—likely contributing to both SARS and COVID-19 outbreaks