Proton-based hyperpolarization MRI technique could enable imaging of void spaces such as lungs for early disease detection

MRI of Empty Spaces by Hyperpolarization

Hydrophobic Catalysts
Introducing a hydrophobic shell enhanced the catalytic activity of core-shell catalysts in one-pot oxidation reactions

Most Accessed Articles: May 2014
The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for May 2014

Polydopamine—Not Just an Innocent Polymer
Polydopamine as an organocatalyst in direct aldol reactions

Maintaining That (Green) Glow
Mutation of a glutamic acid in the active site of green fluorescent protein (GFP) stabilizes its fluorescent output

Multielectron, Multistep Molecular Electrocatalysis
Rational benchmarking of molecular catalysts achieved

Recycling CO2 Under Iridium Catalysis
Enantioselective transformation of allyl carbonates into branched allyl carbamates by using amines and recycling CO2 under Ir catalysis

Pursuit of Total Synthesis: A Rocky Road of Discovery
Studies towards the total synthesis of Pluraflavin A

Breathing Under Water: Metal-Organic Frameworks
Reversible dehydration–rehydration process causes metal–cyanide framework to breathe in an accordion-like manner

Taming Living Carbocations for Conjugate Addition
Direct conjugate addition of alkenes to α,β-enones is described