Swinging Neutrinos

Swinging Neutrinos

The first direct observation of a tau particle in a muon neutrino beam confirms that neutrinos oscillate and therefore have mass.

Activation of Oxygen by Silicon

Activation of Oxygen by Silicon

First synthesis of dioxasiliranes isolable at room temperature, stabilized by N-heterocyclic carbenes featuring a three-membered SiO2-peroxide ring.

Druggy Parisians

Druggy Parisians

Wastewater analysis in Paris hints at high levels of cocaine abuse in the city but low levels of ecstasy, amphetamines, and opiates.

Chemistry In Space

Chemistry In Space

Molecular species have been identified in space. - How did they get there? Maybe dust plays a role in the redox chemistry of space.

Microreactors

Microreactors

The use of microreactors has opened up new horizons for synthetic organic chemistry and the chemical manufacturing industry.