Solvent choice is governed by precedent more than chemistry. Analysis of 1.3 M reactions over 40 years reveals trends in solvent use. The various roles of solvents are explored, and findings expose e...

Shaking of seismo-molecules efficiently transforms kinetic energy into storable chemical potential, unlocking high-utility Gibbs free energy. This innovative mechanism pioneers uncharted scientific f...

In recent years, there has been a surge in the development of reactions using photoredox catalysis. However, the ability to reproduce these reactions varies wildly, owing to key factors such as light ...

An online platform removed 257 papers written or co-written by the University of Chicago’s Nicholas Polson after other academics raised questions.

As the French wine industry reaches a crisis point, key players are considering new markets, products and generations.

Hydroalkylation, the addition of a C–H across an alkene bond, is an ideal method for making C(sp3)–C(sp3) bonds; however, linear selectivity is challenging. Here the authors report on achieving this w...

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Join us on 15 September as we explore the latest in AI-powered retrosynthetic software, evaluating its performance across three different industries

Abstract. Atomic hydrogen (H•), the union of an electron and a proton, is the smallest radical of the universe. Over the past century, advanced techniques

Study shows that the venerable device does not waft bacteria away from workbenches, as is often assumed.

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Being capable of transferring an O atom and N-group/atom, oxaziridines are considered multitasking agents. These are employed for diverse organic transformations, such as epoxidation of olefins, α- a...

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In 1876, Josiah Willard Gibbs published an equation that would transform chemistry - yet barely anyone noticed at the time. The story of his phase rule is one of delayed recognition, mathematical abst...

Questions of public trust can be addressed only through better communication and research that meets society’s interests.

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Analysis of over 400 children's books finds ideas around early interest in science and innate ability could turn young readers away from science

Asmita Prabhune, a scientist from the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory in Pune, developed Sophab, a specialised concentrate engineered to remove 99% of pesticides, pathogens, and chemical residues fr...

The ‘24-hour rule’ and other tips from sport can improve lab life.

We have previously clearly identified atmospheric nitrogen oxides (NOx) as a key factor in nitrosamine contamination in pharmaceuticals. To implement more appropriate countermeasures, the nitrosation ...