The Middle East is suffering the worst dry period in a century which could increase global food prices

Worst Dry Period in Middle East

Reassignment of the Absolute Configuration of Fortucine
Asymmetric synthesis of fortucine

Useful Damage
Small molecules targeting the nucleotide pool sanitization enzyme (MTH1) suppress tumor growth by inducing DNA damage

Formazanate Anions as Unique Ligands
New classes of redox active ligands within organometallic frameworks studied

Anti-inflammatory Drugs Show Antibacterial Properties
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) inhibit the replication of bacterial DNA

Towards Artificial Photosynthesis with Iron
Iron complexes with macrocyclic ligands are catalytically active for water oxidation

Low Doses of Benzodiazepines Against Autism
Non-sedating doses of benzodiazepines ameliorate autistic symptoms in animal models

Millenium Technology Prize 2014
Stuart Parkin has been awarded for innovations that have led to a dramatic increase in the storage capacity of magnetic disk drives

Towards the Sensing of Biomolecules: Fluorographites
Fluorinated graphites show excellent electrochemical properties relative to graphite and should find potential applications in sensing

How to Become an Academic Entrepreneur
9 tips to successfully turn discoveries into an everyday reality