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A new form of carbon for safer battery anodes
Gavion’s conductive, porous carbon polymer could help stop lithium-ion batteries from short-circuiting
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Solar geoengineering: blocking sunlight to help dial down global temperatures
Solar geoengineering experiments – thickening Arctic ice and brightening clouds – are being tested outside for the first time. But global oversight into these controversial techniques remains a key issue
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The race to decarbonise iron and steelmaking
Steel production accounts for up to 11% of global carbon dioxide emissions, yet it remains indispensable to modern life. A wave of new technologies to decarbonise steelmaking is emerging – but the economics remain daunting
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Inside the long-running argument over bonding in phase change materials
One class of materials, two incompatible theories
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Punitive student loans threaten the future of UK science
Science graduates face choice of leaving science sector for higher paid careers or becoming stuck in debt trap
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The Chemistry World team shares some of its low-stakes mistakes
Have you ever made a typo, broken some equipment or made a general slip-up? Get in touch and tell us about some of your own low-stakes mistakes.
Scientists say barriers to sustainable chemistry lie beyond the lab
Survey sparks call to reform how chemistry research is funded, published and rewarded
Bee plastic that breaks down in soil offers lessons on sustainability for scientists
North American bee’s nest lining material has similar properties to synthetic polyesters but unusual structure that enzymes can degrade
High-pressure hunt for iridide anion reveals unusual intermetallic compound instead
Nitrogen radical cations overturn assumptions by mimicking Lewis acid catalysts
Light-connected single molecule qubit hints at disruption to quantum computing tech
Dozens of unknown MXenes found buried in materials databases
Click-style reaction builds imine bonds in water
Baker lab tackles tough challenge of designing new proteases
Sodium-ion batteries overcome lifespan vs charging conundrum with graphene armour
A new form of carbon for safer battery anodes
Gavion’s conductive, porous carbon polymer could help stop lithium-ion batteries from short-circuiting
Greener steel & contextualising cancer research
Can we make steel production a more sustainable industry? And Andy Extance joins us to discuss his @cancerwidower journey.
Peptides are getting a pass in the US. That could be a problem
Venturing into sticky chemical space
UK budget aims to promote ‘reindustrialisation’
Greener dyes of every colour for fabric and food
A salmon-safe alternative to 6PPD & the first known example of naturally produced MOFs
Learning the language of chemistry
The race to decarbonise iron and steelmaking
How social scientists are helping our chemistry research consortium become more sustainable
Interdisciplinary collaboration gave Switzerland’s NCCR Catalysis a new perspective on what sustainable chemistry really requires
What I miss (and don’t miss) about the synthetic chemistry lab
Pharmaceutics has robots and less washing up, but does that compare to the satisfaction of a crisp NMR spectrum obtained from weeks of work?
Peptides are getting a pass in the US. That could be a problem
Six popular ’wellness’ peptides, none of which have regulatory approval, will be distributed by compounding pharmacies
Weidert’s and Tillyer’s glasses: the didymium lens story, part 2
The continued history of elementary eye protection
When you cannot buy the equipment, build it yourself
Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury explains how he’s created a fleet of self-built machines using imagination, perseverance and careful validation
How henna helped me rediscover my passion for chemistry
Beyond labs and lecture theatres, I found science in my culture
Venturing into sticky chemical space
Anyone proposing the idea of molecular glues in 1990 would most likely have been fired
Tillyer’s lenses: the didymium lens story, part 1
Keeping off-centre items in focus
In conversation with Richmond Sarpong
Join us 3 December to hear from the organic synthetic chemist rewriting the rules of molecular construction
Where art meets chemistry: the science of communicating science
Explore how creativity can change the way we share science
El Agente: ask me anything! A live demonstration
Join us as we tackle your chemistry challenges live with the El Agente team on 24 November
Nobel prize in chemistry 2026: Reaction
Join us for an exclusive look at the science behind the Nobel prize in chemistry 2026
Greener steel & contextualising cancer research
Can we make steel production a more sustainable industry? And Andy Extance joins us to discuss his @cancerwidower journey.
A salmon-safe alternative to 6PPD & the first known example of naturally produced MOFs
Can we find a less toxic tyre additive while balancing delicate tyre chemistry? And we discuss a bacteria that appears to synthesise its own MOFs at the bottom of the seafloor.
Waterproof white inspired by nature & low-stakes mistakes
How can structural colour provide an alternative for pigments, chemicals and their environmental cost? And the Chemistry World team discusses their low-stakes mistakes.
Nobel prize in chemistry 2026: predictions
We discuss our picks for this year’s chemistry Nobel prize. Plus, are there certain traits that make a Nobel laureate?
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A new form of carbon for safer battery anodes
Gavion’s conductive, porous carbon polymer could help stop lithium-ion batteries from short-circuiting
Opinion
What I miss (and don’t miss) about the synthetic chemistry lab
Pharmaceutics has robots and less washing up, but does that compare to the satisfaction of a crisp NMR spectrum obtained from weeks of work?
Podcast
Greener steel & contextualising cancer research
Can we make steel production a more sustainable industry? And Andy Extance joins us to discuss his @cancerwidower journey.
Feature
Solar geoengineering: blocking sunlight to help dial down global temperatures
Solar geoengineering experiments – thickening Arctic ice and brightening clouds – are being tested outside for the first time. But global oversight into these controversial techniques remains a key issue
Opinion
Weidert’s and Tillyer’s glasses: the didymium lens story, part 2
The continued history of elementary eye protection
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Improving trace-level detection in environmental and food testing
How Restek is helping labs improve performance and adapt to evolving analytical requirements
Controlling variability in biosynthesis: the role of high-purity solvents and reagents
From oligonucleotides to mRNA, precise workflows leave little room for deviation
Scientists must be trained to work without AI, as well as working with it
As AI and autonomous labs become more capable, human reasoning must be preserved
The scientists who will power our future
Calling in the next generation of scientists from all backgrounds to address the energy crisis and build the next generation of batteries.
Advantages of monodisperse PEG in drug development
Precision matters: why monodisperse PEG is transforming drug development.
Karl Fischer titration for moisture analysis: applications in batteries, fuels and food
Accurate moisture analysis has consequences that extend well beyond the laboratory. Karl Fischer titration is what keeps them in check. The question is whether the reagent is up to the task.
Why data visualisation is so important in the age of AI
Machines don’t need to draw charts and plots to work with data, but humans will still need datavis skills to work with machines.
Pittcon 2026 heads to San Antonio for analytical chemistry showcase
The world’s largest laboratory science conference returns to San Antonio in March 2026, featuring Nobel laureate Frances Arnold as keynote speaker and showcasing cutting-edge analytical instrumentation across five days of technical sessions and networking events.
What I miss (and don’t miss) about the synthetic chemistry lab
Pharmaceutics has robots and less washing up, but does that compare to the satisfaction of a crisp NMR spectrum obtained from weeks of work?
When you cannot buy the equipment, build it yourself
Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury explains how he’s created a fleet of self-built machines using imagination, perseverance and careful validation
How researchers are producing high quality science at lower cost
3D printing, home-made equipment and sharing blueprints enable chemists to teach and research on a budget
3D printing can create bespoke lab equipment for a fraction of commercial cost
And the printer itself can be repurposed once it reaches the end of its life
The researchers saving thousands by assembling their own lab equipment
The communities making research more accessible through open hardware
Punitive student loans threaten the future of UK science
Highlighting the ‘missing elements’ in chemistry curricula
How to diversify a chemistry department and curriculum
Green chemistry co-founder John Warner on tragedy, creativity and science