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Cobalt Porphyrin–Chitosan Microspheres for Biosensing and Anticancer Therapy
Biocompatible cobalt-porphyrin–chitosan microspheres created that combine fluorescence, second-harmonic generation, and dynamic motion for potential simultaneous cancer therapy and biosensing

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

Berberine Shields Vital Organs Naturally
Berberine, a naturally occurring isoquinoline alkaloid found in plants, strengthens antioxidant defenses, reduces inflammation, and preserves healthy liver and kidney function during growth in rats

High-Throughput Design of CoCu Catalysts for Sustainable Urea Production
Researchers developed a high-throughput approach to identify optimal CoCu catalysts for sustainable urea synthesis via NO₃⁻ and CO₂ co-reduction

The Chemistry of Christmas
A scientific journey into the aromas, colors, lights, and materials of the festive season

A Newly Discovered Reaction Between Ethanol And Sugars in Beer
Michael Hellwig, Germany, discusses a non-enzymatic pathway that may contribute to beer aging and flavor changes

A Coumarin-Based AIE Probe for Eco-Friendly Hg²⁺ Sensing
A coumarin-based aggregation-induced emission (AIE) probe uses intramolecular conformation locking to enable sensitive, selective, and rapid Hg²⁺ detection

Ion–Dipole Interaction–Driven Assembly of Amphibious Silicate Cages with Host–Guest Recognition
Ion-dipole driven self-assembly yields amphibious silicate frameworks with host-guest recognition in solution and permanent porosity in the solid state

Armin de Meijere (1939 – 2025)
German organic chemist known for exploring transition metal–catalyzed reactions for the synthesis of complex organic molecules has passed away