Igor Tkatchenko, General Secretary of the French Chemical Society (SCF), celebrates his 75th birthday

75th Birthday: Igor Tkatchenko

Hair As PBDE Biomarker
Hair used as a biomarker for exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants

One Measurement to Determine Them All
Single fluorescence measurement to determine enantiomeric composition and concentration of chiral amines

Lifespan of Olive Oil
Examination of changes in the volatile composition of Greek virgin olive oil after storage for 18 months

Smart Drug Carriers from Silica
Layer-by-layer coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles assemble into biocompatible drug carriers targeting cancer cells

Searching for Christmas Presents?
Still searching for a Christmas present? Editors recommend gift ideas with a scientific flavor

Stable and Low-Cost Perovskite-Based Solar Cells
A mixed halide perovskite shows promise for practical, stable, and cost-effective solid-state photovoltaic systems

Whiskey Art
Whiskey drops dry into fascinating colorful films due to physical effects

Graphene Sensor for Aqueous Solutions
Pillarene-modified reduced graphene oxide (RGO) used for fluorescent dye sensing

New Superabsorbent Technology
BASF plans major investment to BASF launch a new generation of highly innovative superabsorbent polymers