Isomer convergence of a permanently fluctuating coordination cage
An in-depth look at a selected research article and its significance.
Taming a Shape-Shifter Molecule
Surprise About the First Peptide Bond Formations
The first peptide bonds may not have formed in water but in sulfur dioxide
Material Mimics Camouflage Capabilities of Marine Mollusks
A starfish-shaped soft robot that creeps, changes its color, and self-heals broken parts
Double Calixarenes Bind Neuromuscular Blockers
"Double chalices" bind to a broad spectrum of blockers with high selectivity
A Promising Green Heterogeneous Photocatalyst
Flavin-inspired covalent organic framework (COF) serves as a selective catalyst
Polymers with Helical Blocks
Forming domains in supramolecular polymers using UV irradiation offers new possibilities for developing functional soft materials
Methane from Carbon Dioxide
Efficient catalyst for the light-driven methanation of carbon dioxide
Liquid Fuels from Carbon Dioxide
Electrocatalyst converts carbon dioxide into multicarbon products
Plenty More Fish in the Sea?
Impact on climate change: The amount of fish, or the amount of fecal matter deposited by fish, may affect how much carbon is sequestered
Hyaluronic Acid with Self-Healing Properties
Shear-thinning could allow use as an injectable lubricant for injured joints