System could help unravel how genome folding influences genes
A σ-hole leads to a stronger bond with NH3 than a π-hole on the same atom
AI model extrapolates beyond training data to predict diverse antimicrobial structures
Storm wreaks havoc for UK team during outdoor final of European Innovation Council’s ‘Fuel from the sun’ competition in Italy
Experiments on battery electrodes and fuel cell catalysts while they’re being used – operando spectroscopy – can revolutionise our understanding of these crucial materials. Clare Sansom reports
Adding fluorine to drug molecules can be tricky, but is often worthwhile. Rachel Brazil talks to the chemists trying to tame the ninth element
Improved analytical techniques mean tiny amounts of endocrine disrupting compounds or PFAS can be found in many places. But is it a problem? Anthony King talks to the scientists on both sides of the fence
As multiple novel male contraception compounds enter clinical trials, is family planning about to undergo a second revolution? James Mitchell Crow reports
Andy Extance charts how research into revolutionary targeted protein degradation therapies is moving from serendipity to strategic discovery
System could help unravel how genome folding influences genes
A σ-hole leads to a stronger bond with NH3 than a π-hole on the same atom
New theory offers insights into the origin of the very low and negative thermal expansion observed in cordierite
Could Markita Landry’s research group be any more interdisciplinary?
Brightly coloured fabric covers hide poisonous dye legacy
Mineral analysis matches sandstones from over 750km away
Algorithm turns molecules’ structure into Mondrian-inspired representations
Researchers create polyesteramides from brassylic acid and explore their potential as a replacement for polyethylene
The father of green chemistry on his love of the environment, striving for unattainable perfection and breathing life into an old town library
Labs have an outsized environmental footprint but solutions are within reach
Royal Society report warns that without intervention defossilisation of the chemicals sector will take many decades
The Royal Society of Chemistry to support 33 projects in 11 countries aiming to make chemistry research greener
Open-source tool helps researchers evaluate a series of carbon mitigation strategies
President of world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society warns that next month could be most important in history of US science
Feedback from almost 5000 researchers helped inform publishing giant’s report
Strike called over plans to cut 160 staff in all – including 22 in science – as part of cost-cutting measures
Inflexible and expensive visa system puts country at competitive disadvantage in global race for talent
Postgraduate pay campaign welcomes increase but points to years of erosion of stipends