New developments from the multifaceted field of biocatalysis

The Enzyme Spring: Biocatalysis

Iron Catalysis for Quinoline Synthesis
New method irons out the old problems in synthesizing quinolines

Hydrocracking Catalyst Development
Rive Technology and Zeolyst partner for hydrocracking catalyst development

Radical Annulation Through Trifluoromethylation
Novel approach for efficient and selective introduction of a CF3 group into electron-deficient unsaturated organic compounds

94th Annual Meeting of the Chemical Society of Japan
Highlights of the event attended by approx. 8000 chemists

Guess the Mineral (1)
Guess the name of a mineral with the help of an image and some tips

Synthesis of Enantiomerically Enriched Triarylmethanes
First enantioselective synthesis of dibenzylic boronic esters

Cool Science Music Videos
Positive and negative effects of the new trend of cool science music videos

Chemistry in Israel
Ilan Marek discusses the historic reasons for Israel's success in chemistry, as well as its present and future

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