The synthesis of heavy elements

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ChemPubSoc Europe Hosts Young Researcher Workshop
Early career chemists from across Europe gathered in Weinheim, Germany, to participate in a workshop on research publishing

Alkynylation of Aryl Carbamates
Rhodium-catalyzed reaction gives aryl acetylenes

Efficiently Building Hexacyclic Alkaloids
Improved method of constructing polycyclic architectures in natural products

Bouncing Egg
An egg behaves like a bouncing rubber ball

Antibacterial and Antireflective Thin Films
Dual-function material with possible applications in touchscreens, medical devices, etc.

Low-Energy Electrons Cause DNA Strand Breaks
Potential improvement to radiation therapy using low-energy electrons to target telomeric DNA

Secrets of Nobel Laureates
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New DPG President
Dieter Meschede has been elected President of the German Physical Society (DPG; Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft)