All Chemistry World articles in March 2025
This month we meet Melanie Sanford for an in-depth discussion about her life and career in organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Plus news, research and opinion from across the chemistry community.
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ResearchComputer simulation of carbonless DNA prompt researchers to consider alternative biochemistries
Researchers swap nitrogen and boron into DNA to create analogues that are geometrically and electrostatically equivalent to conventional DNA
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ResearchDesigner proteins to treat deadly snake bites could save thousands of lives
Small proteins can help to tackle some of the deadliest components of cobras and mambas
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NewsRapid action needed to stop the UK falling behind in synthetic biology
House of Lords science committee urges government action to allow the field to flourish
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NewsNobel laureates and preeminent scientists call for ‘moonshot’ food effort
More than three dozen chemistry laureates join broad coalition to advocate for high risk, high reward research to keep the planet fed
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NewsFuel cell scientist loses over a decade of work in suspected arson attack
Crowdfunder launched to help PhD student and owner of clean energy spin-out recover
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ResearchSimulations suggest why highly unsaturated molecules are so abundant in the interstellar medium
Shocks, cosmic rays and x-rays seem to ionise and fragment saturated molecules via mechanisms that result in structures with the highest possible number of π bonds
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ResearchTuning polymer microstructure produces adhesive stickier than super glue
Manipulating monomer stereochemistry controls polymer properties
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NewsUK public wants action on PFAS but has little faith government will act
Royal Society of Chemistry survey reveals 90% want action on PFAS in food and drinking water
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ResearchSuperheavy element half-life measurements push back the limits of stability
Experimental observations of the half life of rutherfordium-252 demonstrate that its stability lies well within the limits required for full atoms to form
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NewsPeer review frozen, meetings cancelled: Trump administration leaves its mark on NIH
Chaos ensues following suspension of grant reviews, travel, meetings and public communications at funder
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ResearchComputer simulations shed light on how material can shrink when heated
New theory offers insights into the origin of the very low and negative thermal expansion observed in cordierite
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ArticleCheap electrochemistry process can turn urine into powdered fertiliser
Straightforward process can precipitate valuable nitrogen compounds
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NewsMRC funding changes spark opposition from researchers concerned by unit closures
Nobel prize winners and the Astronomer Royal are among 600 scientists warning that specialist medical research units will shut
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BusinessNew Purdue bankruptcy deal cuts out Sacklers’ legal immunity
$7.4 billion proposal will fund support for victims of US opioid crisis
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ResearchLife’s ingredients discovered in samples Nasa probe returned from an asteroid
Asteroid Bennu found to contain nucleobases, amino acids and ammonia
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ResearchQuick test could catch fatal tick fever before it’s too late
Lateral flow test diagnosed fatal disease in animal model before symptoms appeared
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ResearchTwo-way polymerisation produces both elastic and rigid recyclable thermoset plastics
One-pot synthesis uses dihydrofuran monomers
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NewsChemical sciences workforce growth could outstrip rest of UK over next 10 years
Royal Society of Chemistry report says support for schools, universities and industry is needed for sector to thrive
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CareersKnowledge exchange will be vital for upskilling the chemistry workforce
To meet societal challenges, chemical scientists need more opportunities to learn across disciplines and sectors
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News‘Chemistry will no longer be an exclusive club’: how AI is changing Omar Yaghi’s work
UC Berkeley’s reticular chemistry pioneer tells us about his new institute using AI to tackle climate change