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ResearchRound-the-ring catalysis makes cyclic peptides chiral
Classic hydrogenation catalyst installs multiple stereocentres one by one to create small amino acid rings as single enantiomers
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ResearchCatalyst comms get specific
Organocatalyst selectively activates in response to light, hydrogen peroxide or acylase to control the rate of an aldol and Michael reaction
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ResearchMachine learning makes light work of hard materials
Algorithm successfully identifies superhard compounds, eliminating the need for lengthy trial and error
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ResearchChameleon boron switches between electrophile and nucleophile
Mida boronates can be either electrophilic or nucleophilic in rearrangement reactions
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ResearchProbability count reveals single atoms under electron microscope
Statistical model removes human bias in finding individual atoms in fuzzy images
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ResearchChlorine-free rocket fuel
Compound bearing 10 nitro groups could cut dangerous emissions from rocket launches
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ResearchPrebiotically plausible version of pH gradient generating catalyst
Scientists create simple metal ion system could have facilitated early metabolic processes, like ATP synthesis
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ResearchHighly reactive carbocations tamed in bond forming reaction
Chemists harness vinyl cations for hydrocarbon synthesis and discover an unusual mechanism along the way
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ResearchSilk cocoon-shaped electrocatalyst for water splitting
Cobalt polysulfide shows promise as low-cost alternative to platinum group catalysts
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ResearchMass spectrometry and machine learning find fake Robert Burns’ manuscripts
Chemical fingerprinting distinguishes famous Scottish poet’s 200-year-old letters from contemporary forgeries
