Christine Beemelmanns and Hans-Ulrich Reissig explain why the synthesis of strychnine is challenging till today
Introducing notable or emerging scientists through interviews.

Strychnine: From Isolation to Total Synthesis – Interview

Hydrogen Storage under Ambient Conditions
Dr. Daniel Teichmann, Hydrogenious Technologies, talks about hydrogen storage and the challenges of founding a company

Chemicals in TTIP
Klaus Berend, European Commission, talks about the negotiations over the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)

Applying for a Job at Merck
ChemistryViews.org and the Career Service of the GDCh asked international companies what they expect from applications

Behind the Science: Cobaltocenium Carboxylate as a Ligand
Danielle Flemming, Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie, talks to Professor Benno Bildstein about his recent article

Behind the Science: Flow Synthesis of Fluorinated α-Amino Acids
Dr. Wilkinson, European Journal of Organic Chemistry, talks to Professors Koksch and Seeberger about fluorinated amino acids

Science Competitions: Gains Beyond Subject Matter
How participating in competitions leads to studying chemistry

Snapshot of Light as Both a Particle and Wave
Can an image capture the dual behavior of light at the same time?

German Chemical Society’s Mentee Program
Within the framework of the first GDCh mentoring program, participants experienced intensive joint ventures

An American’s Take on a German Chemistry Class
An interview with an exchange student on her experiences