Metal–organic framework that selectively binds oxygen could separate oxygen from air in a less energy-intensive way
Separating O2 from Air with Less Energy
A Planet Made of Diamond
Discovery of a new binary system that includes a planet made of diamond
The Future of Chemical Education
Peter Atkins discusses the future of chemical education and the role of the multimedia electronic textbook
Positively Coating Nanoparticles
Positively charged nanoparticles generated for the first time by versatile and general method that wraps them in amphiphilic polymers
Antarctic: First Map on Ice-Flow
A new map of Antarctica illustrates for the first time how ice moves across the continent
Secrets of Ebola Virus Resistance Uncovered
Critical cellular protein that the Ebola virus needs to cause infection and disease identified; it is a promising antiviral target
Hydrocarbon Encapsulation and Separation
Pumpkin-shaped molecular container displays high affinity and selectivity for small hydrocarbons with applications in gas separation
Real-Time Monitoring of Biological Aerosols
The work is expected to lead to innovative methods for real-time detection of numerous threats from biological aerosol exposures
German Future Prize Nominees
The nominees for the German Future Prize of the Federal President for Technology and Innovation have been announced
Temperature of Individual Cells
Individual cells shown to deviate from 37 °C with areas of high and low temperature which may give clues to their mechanistic roles