Aspirin was first made in 1897 and is the most widely used medicine in the world, so how does it remain an exciting drug?

Exciting Aspirin

Bioinspired Active Control of Biofouling
Dynamic change of surface area and topology of elastomers used as environmentally friendly approach for control of biofouling

Global Intellectual Property Trends
Latest data show a return to growth for trademark and patent applications

Young Researchers Organization
Young Academy of Europe (YAE) is a pan-European initiative of outstanding young scientists for networking, scientific exchange and science policy

Global Classification System for Patents
European Patent Office (EPO) and United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launch Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

Most Accessed Articles: November 2012
The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for November 2012

First Butanol Plant in the Middle East
World’s largest butanol plant to power Saudi Arabia’s paints industry

New DECHEMA President: R. Diercks
Rainer Diercks, BASF SE, Germany, has succeeded Hans Jürgen Wernicke as the DECHEMA President

Attract Top-level Scientists to Poorer EU Regions
European Commission launched project to attract outstanding academics to universities or institutions in less developed regions in Europe

Travelling at Hypersonic Speed
Steps towards flying in 90 minutes from Europe to Australia