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From copper sulfate to quartz we look at six of the biggest crystals out there
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Unlocking the power of plasma for chemistry
Scientists are using non-thermal plasma to produce fertiliser and long-chain hydrocarbons. Mason Wakley talks to the chemists harnessing the fourth state of matter
New separation methods aim to improve global rare earth supply
Rare earth elements are essential for modern technology, but their similar chemistry makes separation difficult and expensive. Now researchers are exploring new technologies to streamline processing and bring down costs.
Was the ‘Baghdad battery’ really two cells?
A new study suggests it had an ‘outer’ cell that reacted with air to supply a higher voltage. But was it a battery at all?
Atomic physics gets its own ‘periodic table’ that covers highly charged ions
New table could help with the redefinition of the second and creation of the next generation of atomic clocks
To PhD or not to PhD? That is the question
Undergraduate student Umaymah Ahmad finds out what it’s like to go into academic research
Rising carbon dioxide levels leave conifer forests struggling to get enough nitrogen
Discovery implies boreal forests will grow slower and sequester less carbon
Heat waves that push up atmospheric nanoparticle levels might explain higher death tolls
Counter-intuitive finding suggests particle formation from natural and anthropogenic organic compounds might increase during extreme heat events
Mixed-material microrobots created from 3D-printed templates
Engineered enzymes could boost amide bond-forming efficiency for drug synthesis
Gluten-based vegan leather gains strength with heat and UV treatment
‘Almost impossible to destroy’: material captures CO2 and frees it at the flick of a photoswitch
Covid pandemic’s disruption of industrial activity drove surge in methane in early 2020s
World first for clinical trial of skin patch to monitor therapeutic drugs in real time
Embodying polymer chemistry with a purpose by upcycling plastics and trapping PFAS
High‑throughput retrosynthesis for real‑world chemistry
Sponsored byMerck
Join us on 24 March to discover how retrosynthesis software, paired with application programming interfaces, can accelerate route design, virtual screening and practical synthesis decisions
EU adds hefty anti-dumping duties to 1,4-butanediol
Imports from China, US and Saudi Arabia will see tariffs of 52–143%
Unlocking the power of plasma for chemistry
Slimming down competition over weight-loss drugs
AlphaGenome & the RNA world hypothesis
Controversial weedkiller dicamba reapproved in the US
Dow to cut 4500 jobs in productivity drive
Probing PFAS policies in the UK and EU
India–EU trade deal will cut tariffs and enable economic migration
How to grow an enormous single crystal
Top tips from David Boyce and his class, who have cultivated a 3kg single copper sulfate crystal
Slimming down competition over weight-loss drugs
Legal battle between Novo Nordisk and US compounding pharmacy Hims & Hers has fizzled after regulator intervention
When we ate whales for breakfast
A reminder that technological developments aren’t sufficient to solve environmental problems
(+)-Melicolone K
Sequential C–H activations open up the opportunity for an unusual transformation
Why everyone wants to ramp up rare earths production
Rare earth elements have become instruments of geopolitical power
How bird photography made me a better chemist
Payal Joshi draws inspiration for organic mechanisms from graceful avian poses
Probing PFAS policies in the UK and EU
The UK has set out its approach to regulating fluorochemicals, and the EU has projected the savings from a proposed ban
High‑throughput retrosynthesis for real‑world chemistry
Sponsored byMerck
Join us on 24 March to discover how retrosynthesis software, paired with application programming interfaces, can accelerate route design, virtual screening and practical synthesis decisions
Textiles in the age of sustainability: alternative methods for fabric dyeing and treatment
Learn about advances in sustainability of textile production – join us on 31 March
From bean to brew: the chemistry behind the perfect cup of coffee
Join us on 26 February to discover the chemistry behind the aromas and flavours of one of the world’s favourite beverages
Walter Kohn: from kindertransport and internment to DFT and the Nobel prize
Explore the legacy of Walter Kohn, the 1998 joint winner of the Nobel prize in chemistry
How to grow an enormous single crystal
Top tips from David Boyce and his class, who have cultivated a 3kg single copper sulfate crystal
Is work polygamy a new trend or the daily norm for researchers?
While many academics balance more than one role, some take on entirely separate jobs that allow them to explore different careers
PFAS waxes found on skis and snowboards lead to three Olympic disqualifications
Athletes excluded for first time for materials doping with ‘forever chemicals’ since the prohibition took effect three years ago
When we ate whales for breakfast
A reminder that technological developments aren’t sufficient to solve environmental problems
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Biphenyl: 20 years of Restek innovation
Sponsored byRestek
How Restek’s Biphenyl column changed chromatography
Explainer: the Welch Award in Chemistry
Sponsored byWelch Foundation
Many people have never heard about one of the biggest awards in chemistry. Chemistry World sets the record straight.
Optimising method transfer in regulated environments
Sponsored byWaters Corporation
Learn how to minimise risk and promote data quality with data-driven approaches and digital tools
SYNTHIA for chemists: faster route design
Sponsored byMerck
Discover how SYNTHIA accelerates retrosynthesis by helping chemists design, compare and refine routes with customisable filters and commercial building blocks
Developing a CITK protein degrader using the QuicTPD™ platform
Sponsored byMerck
Learn about the latest technology to accelerate the design of cancer treatments
Lab Innovations 2025 returns to shape the future of laboratories
Sponsored byLab Innovations
Scientists, researchers, engineers, industry leaders and innovators gather for UK’s must-attend industry event
X-Pulse 90: expanding the capabilities of benchtop NMR spectroscopy
Sponsored byOxford Instruments
Learn how X-Pulse 90 is delivering a step change in benchtop NMR by providing flexibility without compromising performance
Why understanding our foraging instinct is the key to using statistical tools
Your inner hunter-gatherer is stopping you solving problems
Is work polygamy a new trend or the daily norm for researchers?
While many academics balance more than one role, some take on entirely separate jobs that allow them to explore different careers
How bird photography made me a better chemist
Payal Joshi draws inspiration for organic mechanisms from graceful avian poses
Dow to cut 4500 jobs in productivity drive
Firm claims AI and automation will help revive growth during sustained industrial downturn
The chemistry of mentorship
Making connections from the small scientific community of Costa Rica to a global network of peers
The summer I became a science journalist
Abigail Mortimer’s career in glassblowing
AI research tools benefit individual scientists but may slow scientific progress
To PhD or not to PhD? That is the question
Alexandra Navrotsky: ‘I don’t think you attract people to science by big initiatives’
How to make academic service activities count
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