Total synthesis of (+)-sacidumlignan D through etherification-based kinetic resolution

Kinetic Resolution of Diols by Etherification

Detecting Diamonds With X-Ray Technology
A new algorithm is making it possible to find diamonds in the rock

Oxidation from Air: New Meerwein Arylation
New carbooxygenation-type version of the Meerwein arylation allows introduction of oxygen from air by using manganese dioxide

65th Birthday: Erwin Flaschel
Professor Erwin Flaschel, Bielefeld University, Germany, celebrates his 65th birthday on April 19, 2014

Bioimaging with MgO
The emission wavelengths of MgO nanocrystal clusters were tuned in the visible region by modifying their surface with acetic acid

Symmetry of Viruses and Fullerenes
Entire structure of carbon onions found to be collectively constrained by a single symmetry principle

The Enzyme Spring: Biocatalysis
New developments from the multifaceted field of biocatalysis

Cellulose from Algae Helps to Fight Virus Pandemics
Nanocellulose filters from filamentous green algae are tested for their virus retention properties

Iron Catalysis for Quinoline Synthesis
New method irons out the old problems in synthesizing quinolines

The Burden of Knowledge
Why broader accessibility to specialty knowledge, such as exlosives, should be handled vigilantly