Omar M. Yaghi about his research, the discovery of MOFs, supporting young academics, and our responsibility as scientists

I Have Always Been Very Interested in the Beauty of Molecules

Using Synthesis to Understand Nature and Drive Applications
Peter H. Seeberger about his research, fascination for carbohydrates, changes in how to communicate science, and the possibility of autonomous, remote chemical synthesis

Solving Problems with Creativity Instead of Hard Work
Herbert Waldmann about his research, big ideas, risk taking, and interdisciplinary cooperations

Liebig Memorial Medal for Herbert Waldmann
Outstanding work in chemical biology honored

August Wilhelm von Hofmann Medal for Omar M. Yaghi
Outstanding work on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) honored

Emil Fischer Medal for Peter H. Seeberger
German researcher honored for outstanding work in the field of organic chemistry

Cancer Treatment with Built-in Light
Deep photodynamic therapy: photosensitizer irradiates itself

I Love Complicated Questions
Stefanie Dehnen about her research, networking, how to run a successful research team, and the self-image of chemists

Alfred Stock Memorial Award for Stefanie Dehnen
Outstanding work in the field of inorganic chemistry honored

Overcoming Well-Meaning Discouragement
Petra Mischnick about her motivation to advocate for equality, the importane of role models and teaching chemistry from early on