Palladium-catalyzed direct heteroarylation of bromo-2-chloropyridines followed by Suzuki coupling affords a variety of 2-arylpyridines

Simple Access to 2-Arylpyridines

Li+-Mediated Cross-Coupling: As Easy as A B–C!
New synthesis of ferrocene-type anionic metallacarboranes based on Li+-mediated nucleophilic substitution

Arylhexahydroisoquinolines Made Simple
A rhodium-catalyzed rearrangement reaction allows simple and efficient synthesis of arylhexahydroisoquinolines

Visual Effects on β Cells
New technique for noninvasive imaging of β cells could help understanding islet formation and the pathophysiology of diabetes

Sunshine and Meerwein
The classic Meerwein arylation is impoved by irradiation with visible light (sunshine)

Molecular Reaction Flasks
Hemicarcerands are well suited as molecular reaction flasks for the inner-phase stabilization of reactive intermediates

Fluorescent Investigations
Aplyronine A’s mechanism of action investigated using its fluorescent derivative

Electrochemical Hydrazine Sensors
A novel hydrazine sensor consisting of functionalized multiwall carbon nanotubes and gold nanoparticles is reported

Synthesis of Metal–Organic Framework Membrane
First report of the synthesis of polymer-supported and large-scale free-standing metal-organic framework (MOF) membranes

Understanding Biomineralization Systems
Unique composition and architecture of cystoliths, mineralized objects found in the leaves of several plants, discovered