The first neutral nitrogen molecule – other than dinitrogen – has been isolated and characterised by researchers in Germany. The molecule, the most energetic Read More
Twenty of the world’s top experts in per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have serious concerns about a project to redefine this Read More
Chemists who are the first in their immediate family to attend university face ongoing barriers not just at the point of entry, Read More
Funding for research and innovation will rise from £20.4 billion in 2025–2026 to £22.6 billion per year by the end of 2029–2030, in support of the Read More
Replacing some chemical pesticides with potentially safer, more environmentally benign alternatives is a significant challenge in agricultural biotechnology. Apolo Biotech, a startup Read More
A photocatalytic flow process activates simple gaseous alkanes for an atom economic late-stage alkylation of pharmaceutical heterocycles. The inherently scalable process employs Read More
Skin lotions and perfumes can disrupt the chemistry of the air surrounding us, although more investigation is needed to understand what, if Read More
A systematic survey of archived protein structures has revealed dozens of examples of a previously overlooked covalent bonding motif. Mapping these nitrogen–Read More
From vivid bright and dark blues to greys and dull greens, the many colours of ancient Egyptian Blue pigment have now been Read More
Insects could provide an alternative way of synthesising oxygen-doped molecular nanocarbons that are notoriously difficult to prepare in the lab. Dubbed ‘in-insect Read More