Adam Heller discusses that not all research is equal and gives his personal suggestion on how to fund critical, independent thinking

Hierarchy of Research

From Stench to Resource
Production of sulfur and hydrogen: splitting hydrogen sulfide with solar energy

Bunsen–Kirchhoff Prize Awarded
Dr. Oliver Reich, Germany, has been awarded the for outstanding achievements in analytical spectroscopy

Clothing Warns About Hazards
Protective clothing warns immediately when its wearer comes in contact with hazardous substances

2014 Eberhard–Gerstel Prize Awarded
Jacob Haun was honored for an outstanding publication in the field of analytical separation techniques

Chemist's Three-Part Logical Thinking
First photo-ionic version of a triode – made up of the active components anthracene unit, amine group, crown ether – synthesized

Biotech in Germany
German biotech industry is developing slowly, but cooperations with pharmaceutical, chemical and consumer industry is promising

Swelling Stacks
Optical components made of multiresponsive microgels

Encapsulation for Electrolytes
Incorporation of cyclodextrin nanochannels in solid polymer electrolytes results in enhanced conductivity

Angewandte Chemie 14/2014: Can You Do Without?
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie