All Atoms and bonds articles – Page 54
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Research
One-shot tomography gives atomic-scale 3D images
High-sensitivity transmission electron microscopy produces precise 3D images of nanocrystals from just a single 1D snapshot
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Research
Molecular knot shaped like a Star of David
Entwined molecular knot made from catenane crosses at six points
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Research
Dragonfly crystals on a silicon wafer
Electron microscope captures dragonfly-shaped film growth on silicon surface
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Research
Quintuple bond activates small stable molecules
Exotic complexes suggest route to synthetic feedstock
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Opinion
Does life play dice?
Philip Ball wonders whether life evolved to exploit quantum phenomena, or if it’s just in our nature
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Research
Rigid molecular wires make electrons fly
Organic wires conduct electrons 800 times faster than other molecular counterparts by letting them hitch a ride on a vibrational wave
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Feature
Life in the freeze frame
Using x-rays to probe biological molecules has revolutionised science. Clare Sansom looks at a century of progress
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Research
A new gold standard for nano
Atomic resolution of 68 atom gold cluster will help to understand nanoparticles’ catalytic activity
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Podcast
Osmium tetraoxide
It’s highly toxic but essential for studying detailed structures of cells. Brian Clegg introduces osmium tetraoxide
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Research
Radiolabels help evaluate emerging cancer treatment
Tracking tools will aid transition of boron neutron capture therapy from bench to hospital
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Podcast
Tributyltin
Helen Scales investigates tributyltin, banned from use as anti-fouling paint for causing ‘imposex’ in marine life
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Research
Models contend iodine double bonds
Theoretical studies replace double bonds with dative in hypervalent iodine compounds
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Opinion
Of atoms and aesthetics
From molecular representations to elegant syntheses, Tami Spector considers the ways chemists find beauty in their work