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An analytical gold mine
How forensic techniques can help trace the origin of illegally sourced gold
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The Antarctic manganese mystery
RRS Sir David Attenborough scientists are trying to measure the potentially crucial role of ocean manganese, finds Andy Extance. But how do you do cutting-edge science in the inhospitable Southern Ocean?
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The chemistry of port
In Portugal’s Douro valley, centuries-old winemaking traditions meet modern chemistry to create a sweet and intense fortified wine. Bárbara Pinho talks to the experts about the compounds and reactions behind a festive favourite
Opinion
The lost treasure of electron microscopy
Unpublished images should be brought to light to aid science communication and speed up discovery
Opinion
‘Making MOFs is the most fun I have ever had in the lab’
A personal connection to the 2025 Nobel prize in chemistry
Protein design takes big leap forward as model produces enzymes almost as effective as nature’s
New iteration of RoseTTAFold Diffusion optimises side chain placing to break bonds
Romans’ hot recipe for self-healing concrete unravelled in Pompeii
Discovery of building materials abandoned at construction site reveals secrets of ancient concrete that can set underwater
Inorganic homologous series forms solids with predictable structures
Unexpected stability theorised in positron-bound beryllium dimers
Bacteria tweaked to produce high yields of colour-changing pigment behind octopus camouflage
Crystal structure prediction reaches new heights with axitinib
Simple yet elusive ortho-phosphite anion finally synthesised
Probability model guides synthesis of interwoven catenane structure
Global analysis identifies trends in platform chemical research
A unifying force for African medicines
The new African Medicines Agency is hugely important but faces significant challenges
Learning computational chemistry in a new role
A change of team brings new opportunities to build knowledge
US backs Bayer–Monsanto with glyphosate decision
UK agrees higher drug prices to secure zero-tariff deal with US
Raj Shah: ‘A good laugh in the lab is often as important as a good reagent’
Global analysis identifies trends in platform chemical research
What’s on your lab technology wish list?
AkzoNobel-Axalta merger gives coatings firm extra layers
Changing the rules of global chemicals trade
An analytical gold mine
How forensic techniques can help trace the origin of illegally sourced gold
A unifying force for African medicines
The new African Medicines Agency is hugely important but faces significant challenges
Learning computational chemistry in a new role
A change of team brings new opportunities to build knowledge
Raj Shah: ‘A good laugh in the lab is often as important as a good reagent’
The award-winning chartered chemical engineer celebrates mentoring, curiosity and lubrication
What’s on your lab technology wish list?
Once-magical tools are now mundane. What will the next miracles be?
Letraset’s transfers and placing precision back on the drawing board
Professional lettering with a few rubs of a ballpoint pen
I was almost robbed of my love for chemistry – but I fought my way back
An abusive lab member made my dream course a nightmare. By speaking up, I’m reclaiming my joy
Changing the rules of global chemicals trade
Chemical dumping claims reflect US and China’s focus on national interests ahead of global markets
Walter Kohn: from kindertransport and internment to DFT and the Nobel prize
Explore the legacy of Walter Kohn, the 1998 joint winner of the Nobel prize in chemistry
Restoring integrity: tackling fraud and data manipulation in scientific research
Learn how you can fight back against fraudulent research and paper mills
Optimising method transfer in regulated environments
Learn how to minimise risk and promote data quality with data-driven approaches and digital tools
Food and us: the incredible story of how food shapes humanity
Learn about the intricate interplay between our genetic and physical makeup and the food we eat
Research
Romans’ hot recipe for self-healing concrete unravelled in Pompeii
Discovery of building materials abandoned at construction site reveals secrets of ancient concrete that can set underwater
Careers
In times of strife, should you hold a work Christmas party?
Celebrations are important, even when redundancies and funding cuts mean many chemists aren’t in the festive mood
Opinion
Learning computational chemistry in a new role
A change of team brings new opportunities to build knowledge
News
Photo of coiling net-caster spider silk wins Royal Society competition
Stunning electron micrograph of silk structure among 10 scientific photos to win prizes
Opinion
Raj Shah: ‘A good laugh in the lab is often as important as a good reagent’
The award-winning chartered chemical engineer celebrates mentoring, curiosity and lubrication
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Biphenyl: 20 years of Restek innovation
How Restek’s Biphenyl column changed chromatography
Explainer: the Welch Award in Chemistry
Many people have never heard about one of the biggest awards in chemistry. Chemistry World sets the record straight.
Optimising method transfer in regulated environments
Learn how to minimise risk and promote data quality with data-driven approaches and digital tools
SYNTHIA for chemists: faster route design
Discover how SYNTHIA accelerates retrosynthesis by helping chemists design, compare and refine routes with customisable filters and commercial building blocks
Developing a CITK protein degrader using the QuicTPD™ platform
Learn about the latest technology to accelerate the design of cancer treatments
Lab Innovations 2025 returns to shape the future of laboratories
Scientists, researchers, engineers, industry leaders and innovators gather for UK’s must-attend industry event
X-Pulse 90: expanding the capabilities of benchtop NMR spectroscopy
Learn how X-Pulse 90 is delivering a step change in benchtop NMR by providing flexibility without compromising performance
Why understanding our foraging instinct is the key to using statistical tools
Your inner hunter-gatherer is stopping you solving problems
In times of strife, should you hold a work Christmas party?
Celebrations are important, even when redundancies and funding cuts mean many chemists aren’t in the festive mood
Learning computational chemistry in a new role
A change of team brings new opportunities to build knowledge
Statements alone don’t make labs inclusive for disabled chemists
Leaders need to provide proactive support to disabled employees making adjustment requests
A love story: a polymer chemist accidentally falls for rubber
Born in 1950s Moscow, Irene Yurovska faced major hurdles as a Jewish woman but rubber bounced into her life and changed its trajectory forever
Royal Society of Chemistry calls for labs to become more inclusive for disabled chemists
I was almost robbed of my love for chemistry – but I fought my way back
Choosing the perfect path to an industrial R&D career
What can biochemists learn from drama?
The art of hosting successful chemical plant visits
The chemist who commemorates lab discoveries on his body