Phenolic glycosides can be used to identify grapes exposed to smoke and prevent the production of bad-quality wines

Theodore W. Richards provided accurate masses for 30 elements, the first experimental evidence of isotopes; answer to Guess the Chemist (13)

The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for December 2012

X-ray diffraction reveals how a single crystal of a metal-organic framework compound behaves under pressure

Carl Djerassi's latest book, Chemistry in Theatre, is reviewed by Stefan Böschen, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Germany

A ratiomeric fluorescent probe allows the rapid and selective detection of hydrogen sulfide in mitochondria

Optogenetic reporters, one of the most important tools of optogenetics, are introduced and latest findings summarized

Wiley acquires assets of FIZ Chemie Berlin Germany

Wonderlab looks at the sacrifices and rewards of being a chemist in order to find some happiness when times are tough

The isolation and structural determination of the potent ergot alkaloids guarantees we can enjoy our daily bread without harm