Typical reactive conformation of a polymer is more extended than its equilibrium structure, which cuts reaction times predicted by classical Markovian theory

Book on chemical sensors and their roles in environmental monitoring, process control, and health-care is reviewed by F. Dickert, Austria

The Wöhler Prize for Sustainable Chemistry has been awarded to Paul Anastas, Yale University, USA, at the ACHEMA 2012

Impatiens balsamina L. (Garden Balsam or Rose Balsam) stems contain antioxidant and antimicrobial agents

The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for May 2012

Paper biosensor uses the principles of origami to make simple, cheap, and power-free detector for electrochemical detection of adenosine

Success secrets of the continually good position of German chemistry in international competition

Spring symposium of the GDCh's Young Chemists Forum celebrated with top-notch speakers and little-known facts about eggs

Online poll to find the most popular density functionals of the year

Hierarchical microporous carbon materials prepared from yeast show excellent carbon dioxide-capture capacity