Nitrogen(II) oxide plays a key role in vasodilation, sexual arousal, and cardiac activity, but how much do we really know about NO concentrations?
Twenty Years On, Still Just Saying NO
Wonderlab Comic – Waste Disposal
What to do with that left-over reaction mixture – Gin-Jo learns the hard way
Tips for Writing Better Science Papers: Graphics and Tables (5)
If a picture is worth a 1000 words, what can a well laid out graphic do for your manuscript? Insider tips for clearer graphics and tables
Terminology for Coordination Polymers and MOFs
IUPAC's task group opens public review for new definition of terminology for Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOF) and Porous Coordination Polymers (CPs)
Chitin Nanowhisker Aerogels
Aerogels made by using a simple, benign process useful as thermal insulators, catalyst supports and for construction of biomedical materials
Dying Brightly
Fluorescence lights up cells programmed to die
It All Depends on the Length
Chemical functionalization of ‘toxic’ long carbon nanotubes reduces their effective length and alleviates asbestos-like pathogenicity
Chemistry in Theatre
Carl Djerassi's latest book, Chemistry in Theatre, is reviewed by Stefan Böschen, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Germany
Clogged Pores for Increased Effectiveness
Whey protein stabilizes nanotransporter and controls pH-dependent drug release
Feel Your Molecule’s Reactions
Haptic quantum chemistry makes interaction and reaction of molecules touchable and could revolutionize quantum calculations