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Archaeological dig at Tycho Brahe’s island lab reveals some of his alchemical secrets
Analysis of what appears to be laboratory vessels shows elements Danish astronomer was working with
Optical trap experiments pick up recoil of a single alpha particle blasting off
Robert Mulliken’s Nobel prize medal latest to go up for auction
Computer program ‘paints’ porphyrin structures in the style of famous artist
Forgotten borole synthesis expands family of antiaromatic compounds
Chinese-born chemist cleared of last conviction under US’s espionage probe
Imaging study illuminates new type of electrical tree
Opinion
Can supercapacitors be the next energy superheroes?
Offering complementary properties to batteries, their time might be round the corner
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Fast charging supercapacitors
Rapid development of the alternative energy storage technology to rechargeable batteries is already having real world impact. James Mitchell Crow talks to the scientists working on upping their performance
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British cyclist’s doping case raises questions over testing precision
Lizzy Banks’ case puts exceptional sensitivity of tests under scrutiny
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Is DNA the future of digital data storage?
DNA is being explored as a long-term solution to preserving digital information for future generations. Nina Notman reports
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How can your lab cut water use in reflux reactions?
Practical advice builds on a new study comparing air-cooled condensers
Nanopore proteins designed from scratch and turned into biosensors
Artificial ion channels used to detect disease indicators and pharmaceuticals
Designer ylide transfers single carbon atoms
Single-atom carbon transfer reagent provides the latest breakthrough in skeletal editing
Optical trap experiments pick up recoil of a single alpha particle blasting off
Computer program ‘paints’ porphyrin structures in the style of famous artist
Forgotten borole synthesis expands family of antiaromatic compounds
Imaging study illuminates new type of electrical tree
First single crystal structure of actinium shows unexpected coordination behaviour
Mechanochemistry adds fluorine to discarded polystyrene
Algorithm predicts bitterness from mass spectra data alone
Should I stay or should I go?
Two colleagues in academia and industry reflect on their career choices
Red Sea attacks are reshaping chemical supply chains
High demand and reduced capacity have kept freight prices high
How hoarding knowledge is hurting the industry in the long run
Explainer: How is the US pharmaceutical patent system being misused?
FDA bans use of brominated vegetable oil in food and drink
US Supreme Court quashes Purdue opioid bankruptcy plan
Companion compound for naloxone could boost opioid reversal effects, save lives
Investigation reveals multiple failures leading to fatal 2022 refinery fire
Vent and burn in East Palestine train derailment was unnecessary
A holistic approach to success
Three activities that helped me to thrive in academia and beyond
What science communication can learn from a summer of sport
Alice Motion suggests ways scientists can take inspiration from how events like the Olympics engage with viewers
Science needs to get its house in order when it comes to energy use and waste
Labs have an outsized environmental footprint but solutions are within reach
The power of a printed chart
Even in this online era, some things are still best kept on paper
Can supercapacitors be the next energy superheroes?
Offering complementary properties to batteries, their time might be round the corner
Harmoinen’s inverter drives and a crucial step towards reducing energy consumption
For the 200th Classic Kit, Andrea Sella celebrates a crucial efficiency improvement for motors
How hoarding knowledge is hurting the industry in the long run
Sharing results that are not commercially viable would speed up research
UK science has a long list of asks for Labour, with few easy fixes
Stretched finances mean hard realities
It’s a gas – with author Mark Miodownik
Learn about the magnificent and elusive elements that expand our world
LGBTQ+ in Stem: Using data to foster inclusion – Part 2
Learn about factors affecting attrition and retention of LGBTQ+ scientists
LGBTQ+ in Stem: Using data to foster inclusion – Part 1
Learn how UK and US institutions are working together to improve inclusivity in Stem
Expanding AI and next generation simulation tools to accelerate scientific discovery
Learn how new AI and HPC capabilities will enable novel solutions to complex chemistry problems
Opinion
A holistic approach to success
Three activities that helped me to thrive in academia and beyond
Opinion
What science communication can learn from a summer of sport
Alice Motion suggests ways scientists can take inspiration from how events like the Olympics engage with viewers
News
Archaeological dig at Tycho Brahe’s island lab reveals some of his alchemical secrets
Analysis of what appears to be laboratory vessels shows elements Danish astronomer was working with
Opinion
The power of a printed chart
Even in this online era, some things are still best kept on paper
Careers
Should I stay or should I go?
Two colleagues in academia and industry reflect on their career choices
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Expanding AI and next generation simulation tools to accelerate scientific discovery
Learn how new AI and HPC capabilities will enable novel solutions to complex chemistry problems
If you think data is the new oil, you’re thinking too crudely
The differences are more important than the similarities
Advances in Reaction Monitoring with FlowNMR
Learn how the benchtop X-Pulse and FlowNMR are revolutionising reaction monitoring
Lab XAS: A new tool for materials characterisation
Explore the utility of lab XAS as an everyday tool for materials characterisation
Microsoft’s AI and high-performance computing system powers new battery discovery
Azure Quantum Elements platform speeds up discovery of solid-state electrolyte from decades to weeks
Workshop: Making better data-based decisions with statistical modelling techniques
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Accelerating materials discovery with HPC and AI
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Should I stay or should I go?
Two colleagues in academia and industry reflect on their career choices
Inspiration on a surfboard and in the chemistry classroom
Sarah Gerhardt’s curiosity connects her passions for science, teaching and surfing
Slow progress reforming academia creates its own generation gap
Requirements from funders and hiring committees have a cultural influence
Closing the generation gap
Science can’t advance unless we communicate with each other