Nature Synthesis, Published online: 08 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s44160-026-01194-2In this issue, we focus on the development of self-driving laboratories for the autonomous synthesis of molecules and materials, with a particular focus on industrial considerations and applications.

Algorithm can standardise substrate selection to improve performance and structural diversity

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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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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.

Session Topics: Intelligent Computation, Experimental Digitalisation, AI for Synthetic Chemistry, AI for Energy Chemistry, AI for Electrochemistry

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...