Reaction of diphenylphosphine with styrenes or internal alkynes

First Hydrophosphination Using a Germanium Precatalyst

Mechanochemistry Inspired by Nature
Control of biaryl conformations through crosslinking in a macromolecular network

Cyanation of Unactivated Alkyl Sulfonates
Nickel-catalyzed reaction of primary and secondary alkyl mesylates with zinc cyanide

New Class of Porphyrin-Inspired Macrocycles
Non-aromatic dibenzihomoporphyrins synthesized

Nanoparticle Decoys Against COVID-19
Nanodecoys adsorb viruses and inflammatory cytokines

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Breast Milk
Both older, phased-out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and newer alternatives detected

Angewandte Chemie 42/2020: Crosslinks
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Palladium Catalysts Can Do It
Direct coupling of aryl halides and alkyllithium compounds using palladium catalysis

Mario Molina (1943 – 2020)
Nobel Laureate known for his work on ozone depletion passed away

Neanderthal Genes Associated with Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19
Genomic variants inherited from Neanderthals most commonly found in South Asians and Europeans today