Chemistry World
Magnificent moleculesAcetylcysteine
A compound with a range of medical uses that found itself embroiled in a cycling controversy
NewsTargeting manganese fights the flu
A tweak allows a promising flu-fighting compound to latch onto both of the manganese atoms at the heart of a flu enzyme
NewsThe longest carbon-carbon bond in chemistry
Use this cutting-edge research as a starter in your class
NewsHousehold chemicals: a surprising air pollutant
Use the summary slide of this cutting edge research in your class
NewsHealthier hair in just 10 minutes with graphene dye
It’s non-toxic and gives hair antistatic and thermal conductive properties
NewsSummer bees vulnerable to nanoparticles in fuel additives
Cerium oxide nanoparticles cause biochemical changes in honeybees
NewsTorn crystal reveals gecko's stickiness
The force behind a gecko’s sticky feet has been measured and modified
NewsRoute to fiendishly complex marine molecule cut in half
Shortcut to promising natural product already in Alzheimer’s and HIV trials
NewsMild method turns common mineral into fertiliser
Process could cut transportation costs and save farmers money
NewsCastable polymers made from castor beans could replace conventional plastics
Super-tough materials derived from inedible plants are lightweight, renewable and strong enough to use in vehicles
NewsLemony chicken and a series of fortunate flavours
Citrus-flavoured sulfur compound found in fried chicken could replace unstable natural lemon aroma
NewsLithium could hold key to sustainable ammonia synthesis
Cycling strategy leads to massive efficiency boost