Kirsty McRoberts
ResearchCrystal structure determination for sub-milligram sample sizes
Growing large enough single crystals becomes less of an issue thanks to a method that combines standard instruments and standard software
ResearchPublic perception of nanotechnology can quickly turn sour
Policymakers and scientists should consider the risks of uninformed twitterstorms
ResearchComputational study predicts new high-pressure polymorph of Roy
Conformational energy-corrected DFT combined with crystal structure prediction leads to first crystal energy landscape for Roy that agrees with experimental evidence
ResearchDoubly negative dianions can form π hole bonds too
Researchers report an attractive interaction between two doubly negative dianions for the first time
ResearchNew type of crystal expels liquid when squeezed
Accidental discovery uncovers crystalline solid with very unusual property
ResearchNew web apps help standardise how chemists assign colours to MOFs
Survey highlighting the subjective nature of colour prompts scientists to create new tools to improve chemical records
ResearchLessons from an unlikely cadmium carbonyl compound
Complete structural reassignment sees cadmium, carbon and chlorine replaced with rhenium, nitrogen and sulfur