A compilation of articles on chemistry related to light

Chemistry & Light

Chemistry Careers in Africa: Progress and Perspectives
Conversation with three established African chemists

Tunnel Directs Lipids from Endoplasmic Reticulum to Plasma Membrane
Exceptionally large and evolutionarily conserved protein mediates lipid trafficking to promote cold resilience

Getting to Know Other People
Gugu Kubheka, University of Pretoria, about inspiring chemists in her home country and at the Lindau Nobel Meeting

Guess the Chemist (132)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

Ph.D. Journeys Abroad – Creating a Second Home
Experiences with overcoming loneliness during a Ph.D. abroad and finding one’s community

Chlorates: Tragic Incidents and Life-Saving Applications – Part 3
A vital use of chlorates as a source of oxygen—for example, in airplanes

Dieter Oesterhelt (1940 – 2022)
Eminent biochemist known for the discovery of bacteriorhodopsin and as a pioneer of optogenetics passed away

24 Must-See Destinations in Europe for Chemists
Every day until December 24 we will unlock a new destination for your bucket list—join our chemistry Europe trip

Drugs from Plastic Waste
Fungi convert polyethylene waste into pharmacologically useful metabolic products