ic

H<sub>3</sub>O may explain the irregular magnetic fields of Uranus and Neptune

Models predict an ‘alloy' of H and O is a metallic fluid in the ice giants' interior




ic

Mechanical chirality gives new shape to catalysis

Mechanically chiral rotaxane creates a catalytic pocket a little like an enzyme




ic

Petrochemical makers look ahead to an uncertain decade

The past 10 years have been great for US ethylene producers, but they doubt a repeat performance




ic

As telecom demands grow, optical fibers will need to level up

Scientists explore how to revamp the hair-thin silica glass fibers to transmit more and more data




ic

How small chemical company leaders are dealing with the coronavirus

Specialty chemical CEOs are rolling with the punches to keep their firms going




ic

Air quality improvements boosted California's agriculture industry

Lower ozone levels led to higher grape and almond yields-and decarbonizing the state's economy could provide a further boost




ic

Chemistry in Pictures: Double detection




ic

COVID-19 coronavirus weighs on economy, chemicals

Chemical makers and oil producers are pulling back on production, reconsidering investments




ic

Antibiotic maker Tetraphase goes cheap




ic

Opening plastic packaging produces microplastics

Tearing and cutting lead to measurable debris from various forms of plastic




ic

AGC to bolster drug services with MolMed acquisition




ic

DuPont, APC Microbiome Ireland link up for babies




ic

ZBiotics raises funds for hangover probiotic




ic

EPA overhauls pesticide biological evaluations

Agency's approach for assessing risks to endangered species relies on real-world data




ic

70 years of US suspicion toward Chinese scientists—and what those caught in the middle should do now

The US has a fraught history at the intersection of science and China relations




ic

Why Japan's chemical firms still make drugs

They persist in the pharma business, even as chemical companies in the West have mostly exited




ic

Periodic Graphics: The elements of fertilizers

Chemical educator and <i>Compound Interest</i> blogger Andy Brunning digs into how plant fertilizers make use of the periodic table.




ic

Priestley Medal address 2020: The road less traveled&#8212;for love of detection, discovery, and all things radical in nature




ic

Microreactor enables rapid testing of green solvents

Strategy reduces volumes and times needed to evaluate CO<sub>2</sub>-switchable systems




ic

Chemistry in Pictures: A copper-acetone lantern




ic

Lemos confirmed as chair of the US Chemical Safety Board




ic

Chemical firms say they want to keep going

Industry is deemed essential critical infrastructure by federal and state governments




ic

Adding two functional groups to an aliphatic alcohol in one shot

The simple reaction could be an easy way to synthesize new molecules for drug discovery




ic

Tick protein keeps tabs on inflammation

Researchers use a protein derived from tick salivary glands to image inflammatory molecules that promote atherosclerosis




ic

Tension but also harmony over COVID-19 in Europe's chemical industry

Italian workers threaten to strike, but German, UK companies and workers pull together




ic

Structure of active ribonucleotide reductase solved with cryo-electron microscopy

Long-awaited image of elusive disordered tail helps scientists better understand the enzyme's mechanism




ic

Chemistry in Pictures: Dye-chromatic




ic

Vaping exposes users to more toxic metals than smoking cigarettes

E-cigarettes deliver lead, arsenic, nickel, and other metals at harmful levels




ic

Emory-discovered antiviral is poised for COVID-19 clinical trials

The nucleoside inhibitor has advantages over Gilead's remdesivir but has yet to be tested in humans




ic

AstraZeneca, Silence Therapeutics team up for siRNA drugs




ic

Sumitomo Chemical plans sustainable R&amp;D group




ic

Chemical companies tighten their belts




ic

Corteva and AgPlenus look for new herbicides




ic

Design Therapeutics launches with $45 million for neurological diseases




ic

Thermo Fisher to invest $475 million in biopharmaceutical services




ic

How chemical boundaries make stronger steel

Chemically distinct regions of alloys can help create strong yet flexible nanostructured metals




ic

Lego bricks for cutting-edge physics and for chemistry education




ic

Chemical industry welcomes leniency from US EPA during coronavirus response

Activists say broad lack of enforcement threatens safety




ic

COVID-19 mostly behind it, China's chemical industry struggles to rev up

Lingering logistic problems and a sputtering economy mean hard times for companies




ic

American Association for Chemistry Teachers offers resources for remote teaching and learning

Resources are freely available through April 17




ic

Chemistry in Pictures: Giant glassware




ic

Ceramic lattices that are stronger than diamond

New design based on interconnected plates pushes theoretical strength limits




ic

COVID-19 to delay clinical trials

Drugmakers want to keep trials going but acknowledge that medical resources are strained




ic

With COVID-19 mostly behind it, China's chemical industry struggles to rev up

Lingering logistic problems and a sputtering economy mean hard times for companies




ic

Journal publishers promote flexibility during COVID-19 pandemic

Editors in Europe and the US plan to work with authors whose lives and labs have been disrupted by the novel coronavirus




ic

Chemistry in Pictures: Behind the scorpion's glow




ic

Nouryon, Sumitomo form organic peroxide precursor pact




ic

Zymergen, Sumitomo launch biobased film for electronics




ic

Chemical industry welcomes leniency from US EPA during coronavirus response

Activists say broad lack of enforcement threatens safety




ic

Eastman donates polyester for medical face shields