Learning to mimic natural photosynthesis on an industrial scale might open the door to a fossil fuel-free future. Nina Notman investigates
Investigation launched after images in as many as 130 papers questioned
Repurposing the natural gas network would cut out country’s biggest source of carbon emissions
Diplomatic tensions between the two nations have been stoked by accusations that the US military has polluted Okinawa with PFAS chemicals
Companies looking to solve complex chemistry problems are among early adopters of quantum technology
Government policy drive continues, as self-regulation also grows
From virtual reality to citizen science, photo competition shows breadth of UK research
Specialised teaching roles have expanded 51% in California State University system in 10 years
Researchers use new complex to probe covalency of actinide–ligand double bonds
N-heterocyclic carbene-borane complexes with a rare stereogenic boron centre demonstrate potential in stereoselective catalysis
Sensor matches surface roughness of its electrode with Zika’s dimensions and generates results within 20 minutes
High temperature superconductor used to create 45.5 Tesla field magnet 9000 times more powerful than a fridge magnet
New catalysts based on earth-abundant metals are ‘game-changer’ for hydrogen production
Experiments establish a set of parameters that will help scientists predict the free energies of the interaction between cations and hydrogen-bond acceptors in any solvent with good reliability
Polymer capsule that protects and preserves antimicrobial compound could aid fight against multi-drug resistant pathogens
Celebrating more than a century of the Faraday Discussions
20 years on, Kit Chapman investigates how a scientific scandal unfolded
Nina Notman hears from some of the leading lights in the quest to make chemistry education accessible to all
How chemists’ pay has changed over the past 100 years
Updated guidelines from cOAlition S funders draw mixed reactions from scientists and publishers
A reflection on four years as careers editor
The thrills and spills of being head of school
What it takes to assume this essential role at the heart of pharmaceutical manufacturing
The catalysis maven on hair metal, literature and Big Science
Omar Yaghi on why chemistry is his hobby
Bangor may come to regret shutting its chemistry department
Cartridge-based machine enables non-experts to make heterocycles
Large damages in Roundup litigation have got investors questioning the move
In a complex world, binary answers are often requested but rarely sufficient
Kit Chapman explores the strange, complex and downright confusing world of superheavy elements
How the compound that ushered in a photographic revolution has taken to the skies to try to control the weather
Katrina Krämer investigates how one of the smallest small molecule drugs around saved Jeanna Giese's life
Kit Chapman has been on a journey around the world to discover how new elements are made
Megan McGregor reviews Paul Steinhardt’s book about the discovery of quasicrystals
Jamie Durrani reviews Tim Smedley’s new book
Jonelle Harvey takes us through Linda Geddes’ new book
Jack Tarrant reviews David Wallace-Wells’ The Uninhabitable Earth
Emma Stoye visits the Francis Crick Institute’s exhibition highlighting science technicians
Spike in radiocarbon from nuclear bomb tests harnessed to detect fakes
The innovation that led to a Nobel prize
Geochemical clues from the Cretaceous period reveal the final days of the terrible lizards
Signs will highlight important chemical heritage sites across Europe
