Electron diffraction studies of photoswitchable molecules give a closer look at ring opening
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Bacteria in Disguise
Bacteria living in symbiosis with fungi may mask theirselves to avoid the fungi's defense mechanism
Cobalt-Controlled Communication
Communication between two iron centers can be modified by the presence of Co and has implications for molecular devices
Block By Block
Easily modified building blocks open way for stereoselective synthesis for drug design by using enzymes
Edible Gas Storage
Cubes made from sugar molecules represent a new form of porous metal - organic framework
Microscopic Firewalls
Synthetic nacre, or mother of pearl, acts as a heat shield forming a porous foam with an armored skin
Heavy Metal Fish
Ready to order? Would you like the shark steak? ... or to test mercury first?
Microengines Forever Blowing Bubbles
Environmental clean-up, medical diagnosis and chemical analysis could all be done with microdevices powered by bubbles
Activation Against Malaria
Anti-malarial agents, artemisinins, undergo both one-electron transfer and two-electron reduction, with biological consequences
Nanoparticles for Conservation
New life breathed into Mayan wall paintings by nanoparticles designed to preserve cultural heritage