Enzymatic generation of quantum dots could lead to news ways of analyzing milk by fluorescence spectroscopy.

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Drinks All ‘Round
Distinguishing genuine brandies from imposters, or identifying a particular brand requires a fine nose – or a GC-MS.

An Apple a Day? Okay!
Research into cloudy apple juice suggests that its phenolic content may help ward off symptoms of some chronic diseases.

GDCh Prize Nominations Open
Who has made a significant contribution to chemistry? The call for tenders for the 2011 GDCh prizes is now open.

The Future Builds on the Past
New online platform ChemistryViews.org, brought to you by ChemPubSoc Europe and Wiley-VCH!

What’s Cooking in Chemistry: Uli Kazmaier
Uli Kazmaier talks about what he cooks in the lab and at home, with a special recipe created exclusively for ChemistryViews

Competence in Food – Now and Then
Markus Fischer reflects the 19th century conviction that science would make life easier and more secure

Espresso – A Three-Step Preparation
Klaus Roth proves that no culinary masterpiece can be achieved without a basic knowledge of chemistry

What Makes Your Pumpkin Grow?
Environmentally conscious pumpkin growers can turn to a natural source of nitrogen and phosphorus in the form of urine to help improve yields.

Herbal Problem
Gingko biloba can have deleterious effects in people with epilepsy, increasing the frequency of seizures and interfering with their prescription medication.