Category Archives: Highlights

Nature Index: Brexit shadow hangs over EU partnerships

Uncertainty about the United Kingdom’s role in EU science is damaging research networks.

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Scientific American: Plasma Scalpel Takes On Cancer

New tool enters a pivotal pilot study.

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ACS Central Science: A Conversation with Melissa Denecke

As a division director at the International Atomic Energy Agency, Denecke is using nuclear technologies to meet sustainable development goals.

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C&EN: Automation for the people

Training a new generation of chemists in data-driven synthesis.

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C&EN: 3-D printer can build meter-tall objects in just a few hours

Cooling system helps printer to build bigger structures in less time.

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C&EN: 3-D printing forms superstrong, fracture-resistant ceramics

Polymerization method overcomes brittleness of silicon oxycarbide.

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C&EN: Chemists build the tiniest spectrometer from a single nanowire

Device could pave the way for miniature analytical instruments.

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C&EN: Catalysts turn racemic mixtures into single enantiomers

Light-driven deracemization process may offer general strategy for turning unwanted isomers into more useful mirror-image forms.

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C&EN: Rusty film generates salty shock

Metal nanolayer produces electricity from flowing brine.

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C&EN: Dichlorination catalyst eschews chlorine gas

Chloride salts are the sole source of halogen atoms for addition reaction with alkenes.

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