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A colorimetric assay for diagnostics in the field detects every kind of pathogen by using DNAzymes and gold nanoparticles

Gian Piero Spada, Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Bologna, Italy, has passed away

Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

Retroactive use of light increases the size of the pores within a polymer network

Transformation of ripe ears of grain into a fragrant, aromatic bread borders on the miraculous and behind such a miracle lies chemistry

Professor T. Kåberger, Sweden, expert of science, economics, and politics of the global energy industry with broad experience in Europe and Asia

Development of shale oil and gas has opened new sources of oil, natural gas, and key petrochemical feedstocks

How does hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and horizontal drilling make natural gas trapped in shale rock formations financially feasible and accessible?

World chemical sales in 2011 are valued at € 2,744 billion, an increase of 95 % in value terms compared with 2001