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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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Orionis Biosciences launches with Novartis pact




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Actinide orbitals drive C–C coupling

Reaction creates actinide 2-metallabiphenylenes




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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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Naomi Halas on being a scientist: ‘We need to be attracted to the big, hard problems'

Nanotech pioneer aims to pursue grand challenges rather than just write about them




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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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Chemistry in Pictures: Big swirl




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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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AI specialist Atomwise signs with Bridge Biotherapeutics




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Culture Biosciences raises $15 million for bioreactor service




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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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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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Antibiotic maker Tetraphase goes cheap




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DSM to make biobased Dyneema fiber




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DuPont, APC Microbiome Ireland link up for babies




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ZBiotics raises funds for hangover probiotic




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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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Mitsubishi dusts off plan to build US methyl methacrylate plant




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Corteva and AgPlenus look for new herbicides




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Thermo Fisher to invest $475 million in biopharmaceutical services




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US stimulus bill includes funding for coronavirus research

The National Institutes of Health receives the vast majority of the support




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US government allows grant funding flexibility during coronavirus outbreak




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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




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Judge rules Chemours must settle DuPont dispute through arbitration

Chemours plans to appeal the decision to Delaware's Supreme Court




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Covestro borrows $240 million for sustainability R&D




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Stepan buys biosurfactant business from Logos




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Zymergen, Sumitomo launch biobased film for electronics




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Mitsubishi and Ube widen electrolyte ties




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US stimulus bill includes funding for coronavirus research

The National Institutes of Health receives the vast majority of the support




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Sanofi and Translate Bio add coronavirus to vaccine pact




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Combining heat with light boosts methanol synthesis from CO<sub>2</sub>

Study unravels reaction mechanism occurring on common catalyst




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How a SARS patient's antibody binds to the COVID-19 virus

Structural data on the complex could guide drug and vaccine design




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Gilead strikes deal with microbiome specialist Second Genome




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Mitsubishi to work on CO2 to methanol




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Plasmonic color offers durability, ultra-high resolution, and low cost

The phenomenon behind the earliest photographs is making a comeback, inspiring new research in color printing and displays




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Bottle-brush antibiotic busts bacterial membranes

A bristled molecule is designed to kill microbes and guard against resistance by degrading rapidly in the environment




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Bias against women absent in peer review, analysis finds




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Hydrogen and methane-adsorbing MOF boasts impressive combination of properties

Aluminum-based sorbent with exceptional gas-storage properties may give clean-burning fuels a transportation boost




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Hydrogen- and methane-adsorbing MOF boasts impressive combination of properties

Aluminum-based sorbent with exceptional gas-storage properties may give clean-burning fuels a transportation boost




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Bill Suits dies of COVID-19 complications

ACS volunteer was passionate about mentoring students and helping chemists find jobs




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Moderna picks Lonza to make 1 billion doses of its coronavirus vaccine

Program boosts effort by the mRNA therapy pioneer to be first with a coronavirus vaccine




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How big pharma firms are quietly collaborating on new coronavirus antivirals

Behind the scenes, companies including Novartis, Takeda, and Gilead are collaborating in a loose alliance. Their work might not be done in time to stop COVID-19, but they hope it can prevent the next pandemic




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Plastics industry asks US Congress for $1 billion




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Mitsubishi will acquire materials firm Gelest




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How structural biologists revealed the new coronavirus's structure so quickly

Scientists detail the steps they took to determine the structures of SARS-CoV-2's proteins and the next steps toward COVID-19 treatments




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Moderna picks Lonza to make 1 billion doses of its coronavirus vaccine

Program boosts effort by the mRNA therapy pioneer to be first with a coronavirus vaccine




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Dow and Doxa join for biobased stretch film




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Alexion to acquire biotech firm Portola




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Extent of antibiotic resistance unknown, report finds