Jens Schrader, Karl Winnacker Institute of DECHEMA, awarded for converting orange peel into preservative for cosmetics

J. Schrader Wins Otto von Guericke Prize

Incorporation of Unnatural Amino Acids into Silkworms
First demonstration of residue-specific incorporation of unnatural amino acids (UAAs) into protein synthesis in the silkworm

Linde Expands in China
Linde to build hydrogen plant for chemical complex in Northeast China, joint on-site project with Evonik and Jishen

Unrecognized Reactivity
Unrecognized reactivity of well known analytical reagent Nitron towards carbene trapping reagents

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Still searching for a Christmas present? Editors recommend Christmas presents with a scientific flavor ...

Cheap Solar Heating
Cheap material that can store heat energy collected from the sun during the day that can be released slowly over night developed

ThyssenKrupp Uhde acquires Otto Corporation in Japan
ThyssenKrupp Otto, Tokyo, Japan, will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary

Advance Towards New Biobased Performance Materials
Efficient, stereospecific synthesis of high purity isohexide diamines – high-performance biobased polymers such as polyamides

CO2 Sequestration Using Industrial Waste
Ways to store CO2 by using the minerals from industrial waste from steel making or municipal waste are explored

Elements 114 And 116 Named
The IUPAC recommended new proposed names for the latest heavy elements to be added to the periodic table