German selection process for the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) from the North Rhine-Westphalian point of view and its success

Gin-Jo and Sophie discover the importance of wearing — and removing — gloves

Michael Wink, University of Heidelberg, Germany, talks about his book, the future of biotechnology, and the best grapes to grow in Heidelberg

Roberta Sessoli, University of Florence, Italy, is a pioneer in the field of magnetic bistability and quantum effects in mesoscopic materials

Worldwide production of solar cells and their countries of origin

As with any vice — Bieber, brews, or bars of chocolate — those who partake to excess will have a trove of excuses

The chemist’s fear of the fugu or pufferfish extends as far as the distinctive and intriguing poison it carries

Active substances such as signaling agents or toxins can be unmasked by X-ray radiation if the mask has an antenna

Simple and commercially available iridium precursors are tested for their ability to promote water oxidation

EurJOC's special issue on women chemists demonstrates that the possibility for women to excel in chemistry is only limited by perception