Highlights
C&EN: Silicon insertion methods join skeletal-editing toolbox
06 May 2026Two teams take different approaches to squeeze silicon atoms into molecular scaffolds.
ACS Central Science: Pharm to Table Podcast Duo Bridges the Academia–Industry Divide
29 April 2026The Merck colleagues and cohosts advocate closer collaboration between academic and industry chemists.
New Scientist: We need more radioactive drugs. Can we make them from nuclear waste?
22 April 2026The rise of a new generation of radiotherapies means we will soon need much greater quantities of radioactive atoms. That’s why companies are scrambling to refine them from all manner of radioactive waste.
Science: Whistleblower alleges Finnish startup’s vaunted solid-state battery isn’t what it claims
22 April 2026Donut Lab’s assertions of lightning-fast charging and high energy storage have led to a criminal complaint.
Nature: Fresh claim of making elusive ‘hexagonal’ diamond is the strongest yet
04 March 2026After decades of debate, researchers say that they have found the clearest evidence yet for this rare form of carbon.
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Chemical & Engineering News: Acoustic robot races through chemical reactions
Using ultrasound to dispense reagents could accelerate the development of synthetic methods for drug discovery.
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Chemical & Engineering News: Recovering rare earths from fertilizer waste
A biological acid extracts the valuable elements from phosphogypsum.
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Chemical & Engineering News: Chemists explore the periodic table’s actinide frontier
Investigations of the table’s shadowy realms are enjoying a renaissance.
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Chemical & Engineering News: Synthetic cells protect DNA circuits
Encapsulation strategy could eventually help DNA-based computers to diagnose diseases or dispense drugs.
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Chemical & Engineering News: Open-source drug discovery takes aim at malaria and neglected diseases
Global collaborations share molecules and data to bring medicines to the developing world.
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ACS Central Science: A Conversation with Kenichiro Itami
This chemist is creating molecules to boost the world’s food supply.
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Chemical & Engineering News: 3-D printed lattices mimic crystalline materials for extra strength
Lessons from metallurgy help to create strong, lightweight structures.
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Chemical & Engineering News: Developing a rapid attack against parasitic worms
Preclinical compound targets Wolbachia bacteria that are essential for nematode reproduction.
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ACS Central Science: A Conversation with Serena Corr
This materials scientist is helping preserve the iconic warship Mary Rose, once part of King Henry VIII’s navy.
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Chemical & Engineering News: Polymer film banishes defects from perovskite solar cells
Protective layer could help to improve the stability of the promising photovoltaics.
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