DBT shows a unique conformational switch that transforms it from a closed-shell molecule to a pronounced biradical, offering design principles for quantum and spintronic materials

First In-Depth Characterization of Dibenzoterrylene (DBT)

Berberine Shields Vital Organs Naturally
Berberine, a naturally occurring isoquinoline alkaloid found in plants, strengthens antioxidant defenses, reduces inflammation, and preserves healthy liver and kidney function during growth in rats

High-Throughput Design of CoCu Catalysts for Sustainable Urea Production
Researchers developed a high-throughput approach to identify optimal CoCu catalysts for sustainable urea synthesis via NO₃⁻ and CO₂ co-reduction

The Chemistry of Christmas
A scientific journey into the aromas, colors, lights, and materials of the festive season

A Newly Discovered Reaction Between Ethanol And Sugars in Beer
Michael Hellwig, Germany, discusses a non-enzymatic pathway that may contribute to beer aging and flavor changes

A Coumarin-Based AIE Probe for Eco-Friendly Hg²⁺ Sensing
A coumarin-based aggregation-induced emission (AIE) probe uses intramolecular conformation locking to enable sensitive, selective, and rapid Hg²⁺ detection

Ion–Dipole Interaction–Driven Assembly of Amphibious Silicate Cages with Host–Guest Recognition
Ion-dipole driven self-assembly yields amphibious silicate frameworks with host-guest recognition in solution and permanent porosity in the solid state

Armin de Meijere (1939 – 2025)
German organic chemist known for exploring transition metal–catalyzed reactions for the synthesis of complex organic molecules has passed away

Effects of Rare Earth Elements on Prebiotic Reaction Networks
Lena Daumann and Jonathan Gutenthaler-Tietze, Germany, discuss whether rare earth elements can mediate a prebiotic reaction network similar to the Krebs cycle, starting from glyoxylate and pyruvate

A 2026 Calendar of Process Safety Incident Case Studies
A calendar of process safety incident case studies as a process safety awareness training resource for students and industry