New chlorophyll decomposition product found in Norway maple
Press releases featuring articles published in Chemistry Europe and GDCh journals.
Colorful Leaves
A New Step Towards Computational Experiments
Scientists develop the most advanced computer model to-date of the scattering of polarized light from chiral molecules
Full to the Brim with Hydrogen
Porous form of magnesium borohydride can store hydrogen in two ways: chemically bound and physically adsorbed
New Catalyst for Hydrogen Production
Mild but very efficient: new catalytic process extracts hydrogen from bioalcohols
Blocking Ion Channels to Treat Depression
A pharmacologically active antagonist of the two-pore-domain potassium ion channel could help treat depression
A Code Beyond DNA
DNA is not the only way to differentiate species as modified tRNA bases are shown to be species-specific
Polymerization-Powered Microspiders
Polymerization reaction drives micromotor that weaves a web and can be directed towards specific targets
New Type of Rechargeable Battery
Rechargeable batteries in cars could give way to microporous polymer that is an unusually powerful supercapacitor
First Tricolor Liquid Crystals
Thermal and mechanical stimuli switch the luminescence of a liquid-crystal mixture between three different colors
Unmasked by X-rays
Active substances such as signaling agents or toxins can be unmasked by X-ray radiation if the mask has an antenna