Conversation with three established African chemists

Chemistry Careers in Africa: Progress and Perspectives

Tunnel Directs Lipids from Endoplasmic Reticulum to Plasma Membrane
Exceptionally large and evolutionarily conserved protein mediates lipid trafficking to promote cold resilience

How Does a Lighter Work?
The short video explains how a flame is created in a lighter

Getting to Know Other People
Gugu Kubheka, University of Pretoria, about inspiring chemists in her home country and at the Lindau Nobel Meeting

Guess the Chemist (132)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

Ph.D. Journeys Abroad – Creating a Second Home
Experiences with overcoming loneliness during a Ph.D. abroad and finding one’s community

Alkene Hydroacylation with Triple Catalysis
Branched-selective hydroacylation uses cooperative photoredox, cobalt, and N-heterocyclic carbene catalysis

Chlorates: Tragic Incidents and Life-Saving Applications – Part 3
A vital use of chlorates as a source of oxygen—for example, in airplanes

Searching for Christmas Presents?
Editors recommend science-themed holiday gift ideas

Total Synthesis of Foeniculoxin
Toxin produced by a fungus that causes disease in fennel plants