The reason behind Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile has been exposed as X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy unveils Da Vinci’s sfumato technique

Detection of counterfeit notes is possible by direct analysis of Brazilian real, US$ dollar, and euro bills using ambient mass spectrometry

New review on nanoscale metal–organic frameworks (NMOFs) as MRI contrast agents highlighted by EurJIC

New red-light emitting carbopyronine dyes for optical microscopy and nanoscopy technology developed

New rhodium complex displays ability to selectively detect CO at levels suitable for use in warning devices

Unique blue fluorescent chlorophyll decomposition products in banana leaves not mere detoxification products

The enantioselective synthesis of alkaloids, using a tricyclic (R)-phenylglycinol-derived lactam scaffold is reported.

George Whitesides describes how dots of salt can be used to transmit information for times electronics or batteries fail.

Enzymatic generation of quantum dots could lead to news ways of analyzing milk by fluorescence spectroscopy.

Design strategy with side-chain incompatibility provides promise for the realization of much greater photoconducting output.