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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EU guideline aims to deliver child-friendly formulations
But will industry find requirements easy to swallow?
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Bespoke polymers carry cancer drugs to the clinic
Designer polymers that boost the effectiveness of their pharmaceutical cargo are poised for wider clinical use in the next few years.
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Pharmaceutical industry fights back against counterfeit medicines
Pharmaceutical companies are rolling out a variety of innovations to combat a rising tide of counterfeit medicines.
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A war on smog
Chemistry can be a force for good in tackling China’s pollution, says Mark Peplow.
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Biodegradable battery could melt inside the body
Medical implants would monitor vital signs or dispense therapies before vanishing.
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Lights, Camera, Acrimony!
Physicists and engineers face off over how to make room for more data.
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Cellulosic ethanol fights for life
Pioneering biofuel producers hope that US government largesse will ease their way into a tough market.
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The value of trust
Rebuilding a damaged relationship with researchers should be a top priority for the new boss of the UK’s physical sciences funding agency.
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Nuclear energy: Meltdowns, redux
Two accounts take contrasting lessons from nuclear accidents, finds Mark Peplow.
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2013 International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge
Science and the National Science Foundation present the winners of the 2013 International Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge.
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