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First In-Depth Characterization of Dibenzoterrylene (DBT)
DBT shows a unique conformational switch that transforms it from a closed-shell molecule to a pronounced biradical, offering design principles for quantum and spintronic materials
Editors’ Choice: Daily Highlights from Chemistry Europe Journals
Selection of just published articles from Chemistry Europe, GDCh, and ACES journals

Rising Space Waste
Reentering satellites and rocket stages now inject more metals into the upper atmosphere than natural meteoroids, with potential environmental consequences

Carbon Dots: Small Materials with Big Impacts on Optoelectronic Devices
Synthesis strategies, structure–property relationships, and device applications make carbon dots promising for next-generation optoelectronics

BASF Starts Steam Cracker at Verbund Site in Zhanjiang, China
BASF’s Zhanjiang steam cracker is the first in the world powered entirely by renewable electricity, supporting sustainable chemical production

Tattoos Might Influence the Immune System
Tattoo inks travel to and accumulate in the lymphatic system, potentially affecting immune function