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Super-reducing photoredox catalyst paves a new way for arene reduction
Bio-inspired catalyst can reduce arenes without the need for harsh conditions
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The young female astronomer who worked out what the sun is made of
100 years ago, Cecilia Payne deduced that the sun is mainly made of hydrogen – but was encouraged to downplay her findings by her PhD supervisor. Mike Sutton takes up the story
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Hibernation awakens interest for drug discovery
With many different species entering torpor for a variety of reasons, scientists are looking to their sleepy secrets for ways to treat human diseases. Anthony King reports
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Benzene’s 200-year legacy of transformation
As we celebrate the anniversary of benzene’s isolation, we must remember that scientific centenaries carry additional agendas
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Most energetic molecule ever made is stable – in liquid nitrogen
Nitrogen allotrope releases double the energy of the most powerful chemical explosives
Super-reducing photoredox catalyst paves a new way for arene reduction
Bio-inspired catalyst can reduce arenes without the need for harsh conditions
New seaborgium isotope detected at German accelerator
Findings offer ‘exciting hints’ on the impact of shell effects on the fission properties of superheavy nuclei
High hydrogen sulfide levels blight lives of residents around Salton Sea in California
Unprecedented pentacoordinate oxygen cluster isn’t so new after all
‘Landmark paper’ reveals how environment affects individual catalytic atoms’ activity
Largest aromatic molecule found in deep space is double the size of previous record holder
Portable device detects poisonous pigment in books
Most energetic molecule ever made is stable – in liquid nitrogen
First-generation graduate chemists face challenges throughout their entire academic lifetime
The startups that grew out of the Pfizer redundancies
18 months on, three former Pfizer employees explain how they’ve seized opportunities to fill gaps in the market
UK industrial strategy prioritises advanced manufacturing and life sciences
Government will subsidise electricity-intensive industries as part of support for eight key sectors
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Critical metals supply strained
Conflict - both military and political - is having profound effects on supplies of a wide range of materials
Faraday’s laboratory manual and the isolation of benzene
Instruction on how to be as much at home in the lab as was the man himself
The future of oil refining in the UK
Can plants adapt to be compatible with a lower-carbon environment?
If the UK wants growth fuelled by R&D, universities need relief now
The spending review has left universities struggling with deficits with few options but to hope for good news
What the smell of benzene tells us about the world
A philosophical discussion about how much we can trust our senses
Benzene at 200
Celebrating the molecule that changed the world
Benzene’s 200-year legacy of transformation
As we celebrate the anniversary of benzene’s isolation, we must remember that scientific centenaries carry additional agendas
Forensic taphonomy: the chemistry of delivering justice
Join forensic experts on 22 July to discover the chemical processes that occur after death and how they’re revolutionising criminal investigations
Modelling amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) release mechanisms
Learn how thermodynamic modelling and molecular simulation can help our understanding of amorphous solid dispersion
Accelerating chemical synthesis: digital innovations from lab to industrial scale
Explore how digital chemistry is advancing synthetic chemical development and enhancing innovation
In conversation with Melanie Sanford
Join us for an exclusive live interview with renowned chemist Melanie Sanford
Opinion
Faraday’s laboratory manual and the isolation of benzene
Instruction on how to be as much at home in the lab as was the man himself
Feature
The young female astronomer who worked out what the sun is made of
100 years ago, Cecilia Payne deduced that the sun is mainly made of hydrogen – but was encouraged to downplay her findings by her PhD supervisor. Mike Sutton takes up the story
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Choosing the right mentor
Taking part in a mentoring programme can provide you with the support you need for career success
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Collection of Alan Turing’s papers sells for a record £465,400
Items included a personal letter from his mother and an original copy of his only chemistry paper
Opinion
What the smell of benzene tells us about the world
A philosophical discussion about how much we can trust our senses
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We need to build the data that chemistry deserves - here’s how we can do it
Creating a purpose-built repository of standardised reaction data is a tall order, but the reward would be huge
Free energy methods and digital transformation of drug discovery
Synergistic application of AI-based generative chemistry and free energy methods streamlines molecule discovery and optimisation
Accelerating chemical synthesis: digital innovations from lab to industrial scale
Explore how digital chemistry is advancing synthetic chemical development and enhancing innovation
Design of experiments: Smarter methods, better results
Delve into this two part workshop and discover a better way to experiment
How AI is transforming chemistry research
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising everything from workflows to networking - so how can you bring AI into your research practice?
Pittcon: over 75 years of supporting science
The legacy of passion and purpose that makes Pittcon a one-of-a-kind event
Setting new standards for British laboratories
Lab Innovations brings together experts from all corners of the industry
AstraZeneca synthetic chemistry prize winner celebrates ‘culmination of a high-quality academia-industry collaboration’
Ruth Webster from University of Cambridge wins 2024 AstraZeneca prize in synthetic chemistry for her work on iron catalysis
The startups that grew out of the Pfizer redundancies
18 months on, three former Pfizer employees explain how they’ve seized opportunities to fill gaps in the market
Choosing the right mentor
Taking part in a mentoring programme can provide you with the support you need for career success
First-generation graduate chemists face challenges throughout their entire academic lifetime
Study highlights need for mentorship and more inclusive networks
Nurturing socioeconomic inclusion for a brighter tomorrow
Understanding why individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are underrepresented in the chemical sciences