German selection process for the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) from the North Rhine-Westphalian point of view and its success

Everybody – Many – 60 – 15 – 4

Wonderlab Comic — Gloves
Gin-Jo and Sophie discover the importance of wearing — and removing — gloves

Michael Wink on Molecular Biotechnology and Growing Grapes
Michael Wink, University of Heidelberg, Germany, talks about his book, the future of biotechnology, and the best grapes to grow in Heidelberg

The Good And The Bad News for Chocolate Fans
As with any vice — Bieber, brews, or bars of chocolate — those who partake to excess will have a trove of excuses

Unmasked by X-rays
Active substances such as signaling agents or toxins can be unmasked by X-ray radiation if the mask has an antenna

Mass Appeal of Serotonin Binding
Screening technique using a nonlabeled reporter ligand for the human serotonin transporter could improve depression drugs

Angewandte Chemie 32/2011: Pearls On A String
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Angewandte Chemie 31/2011: More Nobility
Overview of the current issue of Angewandte Chemie

Ryoji Noyori Introduces RIKEN
Ryoji Noyori Introduces RIKEN, Japan’s flagship institution for comprehensive scientific research

Heroin Vaccine
A highly successful vaccine against a heroin high developed and its therapeutical potential proven in animal models