New class of frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs) also features the first structurally authenticated Al–Pb bond

Metal-free, room-temperature N–H bond activation

14-Electron Rh(I) complexes with PNP pincer ligands can undergo oxidative additions with unactivated C–H bonds

Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals

Composite materials with unique optical properties can be used for high-information-density anti-counterfeiting labels

Hierarchical assembly of bacterial ice nucleators based on tyrosine interactions and electrostatic interactions

Answer three questions about last week’s news to see how well you’re keeping up with the science world around you

Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

New protocol can be used for the late-stage functionalization of complex, drug-like molecules under mild conditions

This week's quiz includes questions on the shortest C–I bond, a simple route to bicyclic boronates, and fast multi-metal detection