Detection of counterfeit notes is possible by direct analysis of Brazilian real, US$ dollar, and euro bills using ambient mass spectrometry
Counterfeit Spectroscopy
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
Espresso – A Feast for the Senses
Klaus Roth concludes his look at espresso with a scrutinizing glance at the foamy, consolidated surface layer, the crema
Science at the End of the Universe
The creator of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy was not just a comic writer but a lover of science – from quantum physics to evolution.
Factors Behind the Impact
With new impact factors being announced, ChemViews takes a look at their calculation, controversy and usage.
Future Visions of Chemistry: Koop Lammertsma
"Gone is gone. There are no alternatives." - Interview with Koop Lammertsma, VU University, the Netherlands.
Future Visions of Chemistry: Ben Davis
"It puzzles me why some chemists do not see chemistry as the big science." - Interview with Ben Daivis, University of Oxford, UK
What Makes a Great Chemistry Journal?
Peter Gölitz, Editor of Angew. Chem., discusses impact factors, dealing with criticism, and the future of science publishing