Anti-malarial agents, artemisinins, undergo both one-electron transfer and two-electron reduction, with biological consequences
An in-depth look at a selected research article and its significance.

Activation Against Malaria

Nanoparticles for Conservation
New life breathed into Mayan wall paintings by nanoparticles designed to preserve cultural heritage

Sugar Battles Oil Spills
Gelators based on natural sugar compounds bind oil on water surfaces

Electrodes Reveal Tumors
A new technique for tumor diagnosis? – Direct potentiometric determination of the sialic acid concentration on cell surfaces

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

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

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

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

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

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