Mathematics of materials emerges from information entropy; could lead to nimbler way to predict crystal structures from chemical formula

Calculating Crystals

Black Cumin against Food Allergies
Extracts of black cumin seeds improve intestinal symptoms associated with food allergies

Most Accessed Articles: June 2012
The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for June 2012

Keeping Heart Disease at BAY
Structure–activity relationships of non-steroidal antagonist series identifies BAY 94-8862 as a potential treatment for chronic heart failure

Attacking Latent HIV
New synthetic approach to anticancer drug bryostatin analogs opens up possibility of eradicating latent reservoirs of HIV in AIDS infection

Teijin to Expand DMT Supply Capability
Japanese company to become one of the world largest dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) suppliers

Global Health Impacts of Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
Study quantifies worldwide health effects of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident on 11 March 2011

Catalysts the Easy Way
Never mind tedious doping procedures to optimize your catalyst: just get some slag and have a blast

Better Route to Cyclic Amines
Carboxylic acid additives improve the directed Ru-catalyzed C(sp3)–H α-alkylation of cyclic amines with alkenes

75th Birthday: Roald Hoffmann
Roald Hoffmann, Nobel Prize winner in chemistry, celebrates his 75th birthday