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Superefficient solar desalination

System harnesses waste heat to produce enough drinkable water for an adult in 1 h




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Porous ionic liquid captures alcohols and CFCs

Cage-like structures could enable selective separations in continuous-flow systems




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A tale of 2 explosions




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Livestock producers look to antibiotic alternatives

Probiotics, sensors, and MOFs are among technologies that could keep herds healthy as industry turns away from antibiotics




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Your guide to the ACS Spring 2020 National Meeting in Philadelphia

C&EN's editors pick the speakers and symposia to catch




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Periodic Graphics: Cannabidiol, medicine from hemp

Chemical educator and <i>Compound Interest</i> blogger Andy Brunning explains the CBD craze, how the compound works, and how it's regulated.




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Should the chemical industry have to prove it can pay for pollution cleanup?

No, US EPA says in proposal




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Groups sue US military to stop PFAS incineration

Activists say contracts with companies violate federal law




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AI finds molecules that kill bacteria, but would they make good antibiotics?

Experts praise the approach while remaining skeptical that the highlighted molecules could reach the clinic




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TPC faces consequences for Texas explosion

The company will need years to rebuild and is being sued by the state




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Biogen bets big on Sangamo's zinc fingers to treat Alzheimer's

Biogen will pay the biotech firm $350 million upfront and get rights to its therapies for up to 12 neurological diseases




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Beryllium radical cation isolated

First Be(I) compounds to be crystallized could open up new main group chemistry




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C&#8211;H activation template opens door to less-accessible carbons

Multiple catalysts do complex chemistry to give a simple product




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Thermo Fisher to buy molecular diagnostics firm Qiagen for $11.5 billion

Purchase brings the instrumentation giant into the fight against coronavirus




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US EPA finalizes list of 20 low-priority chemicals

Substances will not undergo further evaluation of health and safety risks at this time




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Groups sue US military to stop PFAS incineration

Activists say contracts with companies violate federal law




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$8.3 billion allocated for US coronavirus response

Congress opts for open-ended support for federal and local agencies




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Biogen to develop zinc finger therapies with Sangamo




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AI finds molecules that kill bacteria, but would they make good antibiotics?

Experts praise the approach while remaining skeptical that the highlighted molecules could reach the clinic




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Lilac Solutions raises funds for new lithium extraction method




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C16 raises funds for palm oil fermentation




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Orionis Biosciences launches with Novartis pact




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Beryllium radical cation isolated

First Be(I) compounds to be crystallized could open up new main-group chemistry




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How to answer difficult interview questions




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A full simulation of H1N1 flu virus

160-million-atom simulation reveals potential drug targets




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BioCellection's Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao aim to make treasure out of plastic trash

Shocked to learn how little plastic gets recycled, the duo founded a company so they could make a difference




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Mariana Matus means to combat the opioid epidemic with chemical data

Her company, Biobot Analytics, is analyzing wastewater to give communities the information they need for the battle




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Samantha Du builds biotechs, and everyone in China follows

Known as Big Sister for her mentorship, Du and her newest firm, Zai Lab, are setting new standards in Asia




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ACS cancels spring national meeting in Philadelphia

Concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus leads to decision




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Chemists work around coronavirus restrictions

C&EN looks at how scientists are adapting to travel restrictions and working from home




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Coronavirus forces cancellations of scientific meetings

Spring lineup of conferences and events frequented by chemists is slashed




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How international students can share their culture in the lab

Creating more opportunities for dialogue is just the first step




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New PET probes light up bacteria in deep-seated infections

Microbe-specific tracers could help detect infection without relying on inflammation as a surrogate




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EPA overhauls pesticide biological evaluations

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




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ACS launches graduate student organizations




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Genentech Foundation provides $3 million grant to ACS Bridge Project




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AI specialist Atomwise signs with Bridge Biotherapeutics




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Culture Biosciences raises $15 million for bioreactor service




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Gates, Wellcome, and Mastercard give $125 million for coronavirus treatments




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Protein degradation start-up Kymera raises $102 million in series C financing




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ACS cancels spring national meeting in Philadelphia

#ACSPhilly is one of many scientific conferences postponed or canceled because of concerns over COVID-19




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Braskem to test olefin separation membrane




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Corbion plans more lactic acid




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$8.3 billion allocated for US coronavirus response

Congress opts for open-ended support for federal and local agencies




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Chemists work around coronavirus restrictions

C&EN looks at how scientists are working from home and adapting to travel restrictions




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New PET probes light up bacteria in deep-seated infections

Microbe-specific tracers could help detect infection without relying on inflammation as a surrogate




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How one country is grappling with mercury emissions from artisanal gold shops

Peru seeks to keep rudimentary gold refining from exposing communities to neurotoxic metal




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Chemistry in Pictures: Double detection




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BioNTech joins coronavirus vaccine race

The German firm will work with Fosun Pharma and Pfizer to develop an mRNA vaccine for COVID-19




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Podcast: Is it high time for high-throughput experimentation?

Although the concept of HTE, has been around for a while, chemists are increasingly using its microplates and robots to rapidly run myriad experiments simultaneously. <i>Stereo Chemistry</i> explores what's behind the surge in popularity