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First Solid-State Study of a Functionalized Fullerene Radical Anion Salt
A radical anion of a highly functionalized fullerene derivative with twelve bulky addends shows promising magnetic properties

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Chemical Poem: Bromine
Poems based on the natural properties of each of the elements of the periodic table

Two Catalysts for Reactions on the Double
Synergistic catalysis gives the Morita–Baylis–Hillman reaction a big boost

Angewandte Chemie 19/2014: Good Vibrations
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Flexible Catalytic Active Site
Organocatalysts inspired by enzymes for enantioselective Michael reactions

Pearls to Prevent Relaxation
Additive stops aging in super glassy polymer membranes

Closed Honeycomb Films
An exponential growth strategy yields micrometer-thick macroporous films

Speedier Route to Antibiotic Core
Improved method offers better access to the core structure of synthetic antibiotics