Richard N. Zare states that in judging researchers early in their career, the h-index seems to be a poor measure

Assessing Academic Researchers

Most Accessed Articles: March 2012
The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for March 2012

Large-Scale Fabrication of Hydro- And Aerogels
Monolithic hydrogels and aerogels fabricated on macroscopic scale by simple template-directed, hydrothermal carbonization process

Boron Conjugation Holds the Key
Boron-containing π-conjugated heterocycles shed light on optoelectronics

Science on Stage Festival
European teachers are invited to share good practice in science teaching and to discuss (new) ways of improving the quality of science lessons

Conformational Analysis of Green Apple Flavor
Interesting method for future structure–odour studies to determine the lowest energy conformations of odorants and flavors

Spider Silk Violin Strings
Spider silk violin strings with a unique packing structure generate a soft and profound timbre

J. Wang Receives Breyer Medal
Joseph Wang has received the top prize in electrochemistry from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)

Polymer, Heal Thy Self
Thermoplastic elastomers with high modulus and toughness can spontaneously heal themselves and be useful in countless products

Angewandte Chemie 16/2012: Activate!
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie