The French Chemical Society has presented several awards at a ceremony at the University Claude Bernard, Lyon

French Chemical Society Awards

Bugs Can't Get a Firm Grip on UTIs
Series of biphenyl α-D-mannosides could prevent and treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) by blocking bacterial adhesion to host cells

Chemical Secrets of the Violin Virtuosi — Part 1
What made Stradivari's violins so special? Klaus Roth looks at the important role of chemistry in Stradivari's workshop and instruments

Ring Expansion of Isatins
Biologically active nitrogen-containing heterocycles have been synthesized through controlled ring expansion of isatin derivatives

Laurie Starkey on the Challenges of Teaching Organic Chemistry
L. Starkey, California State Polytechnic University, lets students discover how interesting and even fun organic synthesis can be

Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Column Packing
The quick and efficient setting up of a column can take years to master. Here are some tips and tricks to set up the perfect column

The Science of Football
What would a football game be without chemistry?

Wonderlab Comic — Rainy Day
As winter begins in the southern hemisphere, Wonderlab looks at some of the many reasons chemists don't like rain

J.-M. Lehn and A. Krief on Science and Responsibility
Jean-Marie Lehn and Alain Krief talk about responsibility in sciences in a globalized world and how countries benefit differently from science

Guess the Chemist (6)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?