Make the Switch

Make the Switch

Acid/base and anion exchange used to reversibly transition a urea-based [2]rotaxane between solution and gel states

CO2 Capture

CO2 Capture

Canadian researchers provide deeper insights into CO2 capture, "seeing" the exact sites where CO2 is held in capture material

Alcohol Most Harmful Drug

Alcohol Most Harmful Drug

Study reveals that, overall, alcohol is the most harmful drug with heroin and crack cocaine in second and third places

Natural Flavorings

Natural Flavorings

Heating ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and L-cysteine in solution at different pH results in formation of a complex mixture of aroma volatiles

Smoke Detection Improved

Smoke Detection Improved

2,5-Dimethylfuran can be used to monitor environmental tobacco smoke levels and detect second-hand smoke

Up Close and Organic

Up Close and Organic

Microscopy could beat NMR and crystallography for powerful 3D structure determinations of complex organic molecules