An aromatic ring system reminiscent of M.C. Escher’s Penrose stairs has been created by Japanese researchers
Molecular Visual Illusion
Chemistry of a Hangover — Alcohol and its Consequences Part 2
How can a tiny molecule like ethanol be at the root of so much human misery? Klaus Roth looks at how ethanol is metabolized
Nano Safety
The safety of nanoparticles is under constant examination and recent research suggests their toxicity does not depend on size
Women in Chemistry — Interview with Zeinab Shaaban Abd El-Ati Abou El-Naga
Zeinab Shaaban Abd El-Ati Abou El-Naga, Mansoura University, Egypt, combines zoology and chemistry to develop safer insecticides
Wonderlab Comic — Alcohol Lamp
It's Gin-Jo's birthday in the Wonderlab and Sophie has arranged a little surprise
Ionic Radii of the Elements
Ionic radii vary with coordination number, spin state, and other parameters but periodic trends can be recognized
Paul Rey (1940 – 2011)
Paul Rey, organic chemist and member of the European Network MAGMANet, has passed away
Power Grid Buffer?
Fluctuations in the power grid due to wind or solar sources could be solved by new production process for supercapacitors
Women in Chemistry — Interview with Polly Arnold
Polly Arnold, University of Edinburgh, UK, already was identified as a rising star when presented a prize by his Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh
Global Chemical Industry Structure
The structure of the chemical industries of China, Brazil, Russia and Saudi Arabia