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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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Researchers in China report structure of the novel coronavirus bound to its human target

The structure shows the first steps of SARS-CoV-2 infection and could help in drug discovery




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Researchers grow thin 2-D insulator on large scale

Single-crystal boron nitride could enable the use of 2-D materials for transistors in computer chips




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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




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Thirdhand smoke detected in nonsmoking facility

Tobacco-related compounds probably transported on smokers' clothes and bodies




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Dishing on dishwashing for a greener planet and playing games in a glove box




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Precise patterning of polymer brushes

Technique lets chemists control 3 variables independently and at micrometer resolution




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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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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




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The end of enterprise resource planning

Chemical companies prepare as the monolithic information technology platform known as ERP undergoes radical transformation




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How small chemical company leaders are dealing with the coronavirus

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




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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




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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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Sanofi, Regeneron test arthritis drug against COVID-19

New study explores whether dampening IL-6 could address serious coronavirus infections




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Shortage of RNA extraction kits hampers efforts to ramp up COVID-19 coronavirus testing

Qiagen vows to ramp up production of kits as scientists turn to social media to plea for donations




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Stepping up to the hand sanitizer shortage

Chemical companies, breweries, and perfumeries take to making and donating a vital commodity in short supply




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ACS launches virtual platform for sharing research from Philadelphia national meeting

Posters and presentations can be uploaded to SciMeetings starting on March 19




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Tips for teaching in the time of coronavirus

Veterans of teaching chemistry online offer advice for professors challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic




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Fluorinated gel grabs PFAS

New material captures greater share of “forever chemicals” from water than other methods




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No evidence to support link between ibuprofen and COVID-19, experts say

WHO does not recommend against taking the drug for fever caused by novel coronavirus infection




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Ginkgo opens facilities to help COVID-19 coronavirus response

Boston biotech firm is making its discovery and production service available to firms working on diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines




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BASF, Clariant postpone annual meetings




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Quikrete and Oak Ridge eye 3-D printable cement




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COVID-19 coronavirus quarantines cause rapid drop in air pollution

NO<sub>2</sub> levels have fallen sharply in northern Italy and China




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Fluorinated gel grabs PFAS

New approach captures greater share of ‘forever chemicals' from water than other methods




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Harnessing cells to build functional materials

Polyaniline coating changes the firing frequency of targeted neurons




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Opening plastic packaging produces microplastics

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




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PVA-based gel removes dirt from paintings

Large, disordered pores allow the gel to capture soil without damaging pigments




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New Zealand invests in wind-powered hydrogen plant




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Toray opens foam innovation center in Virginia




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How we know disinfectants should kill the COVID-19 coronavirus

The novel virus is one of the easiest virus types to deactivate, though SARS-CoV-2-specific data are lacking




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DuPont, APC Microbiome Ireland link up for babies




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A chemist enters a popular TV baking competition, and a cat food discovery




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Finding comets' hidden nitrogen

Ammonium salts may serve as nitrogen reservoirs on the icy bodies, suggesting a common origin for comets and the sun




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How companies are getting 1,4-dioxane out of home and personal care products

Chemical makers, cleaning product firms, and cosmetics makers are all scrambling to meet new limits on the impurity




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70 years of US suspicion toward Chinese scientists&#8212;and what those caught in the middle should do now

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




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Ilham Kadri is reshaping Solvay

The first female CEO of a European chemical major begins a financial, social, and environmental overhaul of one of the oldest chemical firms




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2020 Priestley Medalist JoAnne Stubbe digs deep into the details of enzymes

The MIT biochemist's intense focus has helped her solve some of biochemistry's important puzzles




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




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Microreactor enables rapid testing of green solvents

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




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Chemistry in Pictures: A copper-acetone lantern




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3-D printing firms rise to coronavirus challenge

Companies are making their machines and expertise available to hospitals in need of parts




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Chemical firms say they want to keep going

Industry is deemed essential critical infrastructure by federal and state governments




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China's contract research firms rebound after coronavirus

Chemistry CROs are back in business as rest of world starts to lock down




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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




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Tick protein keeps tabs on inflammation

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




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Protein mapping finds 69 potential treatments for COVID-19

Many are FDA-approved drugs that could be repurposed




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Eliminating catalyst defects boosts activity and extends lifetime

Nearly perfect, long-lasting crystalline catalyst turns CO<sub>2</sub> into valuable products




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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