Simple detection of edges of objects achieved by building pH sensors into paper-based small-molecular logic systems
An in-depth look at a selected research article and its significance.

An Outline for Molecular Edge Detection

Locking Up Xenon's Potential
Proof of principle of trapping xenon in self-assembled cages offers opportunities for the emerging field of xenon NMR applications

Bottoms up for Multitasking Colloids
Self-assembly of micrometer-sized multifunctional magnetic colloids

Life-Extending Buckyballs
Fullerenol extends the lifespan of nematodes

Shedding Light on Alzheimer's Treatment
Photo-induced inhibition of Alzheimer's β-amyloid aggregation in vitro by rose bengal

Solid Fluids
"Jamming " soft matter leads to switching between solid and liquid behaviour – and a number of possible applications

Swell Gels
A shrinkable supramolecular metallo-hydrogel showing reversible volume change

Microbes Rule Our Guts
Why you should think twice when you’re about to “go with your guts” in food decisions

New Challenges in Quantum Chemistry
Turning quantum chemistry around could completely change compound design

How Does 3D Gold Roll?
New insights in the dimensionality crossover of gold clusters may be fundamental for elucidating their catalytical behavior