Hermann Emil Fischer, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, developed the Fischer projection for carbohydrates

Emil Fischer’s 160th Birthday

University World Ranking 2012 by TimesHE
The Times Higher Education University Ranking places Caltech in the top spot with the Univeristy of Oxford and Stanford joint second

Superabsorbent Polymer For Oil Spill Treatment
A new cross-linked terpolymer with great oil absorbing capacity possesses applications in oil spill prevention

Korean Polymer Society Young Scientist Awards
The Korean Polymer Society and Wiley have presented two awards to up-and-coming young scientists in the field of polymer science

Angewandte Author Profiles September 2012
Mathias Christmann, Shu-Hong Yu, Masahiro Miura, and Chao-Jun Li were interviewed

Who's Next? 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry – Voting Results Friday 5 October
Latest results for the predictions for the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Methyl Ricinoleate as Platform Chemical
Methyl ricinoleate can be used as a platform chemical for the synthesis of a variety of functional compounds of interest

The Smart Article
Fast and Easy access to compound information of latest research articles

Restructuring the Chemical Industry One Reaction at a Time
With pressure on oil, industrious chemists are seeking alternative routes to the feedstocks that can be transformed into useful products

Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Growing Crystals Part 2
Patience, luck, and no small amount of skill are required to grow the perfect crystal for X-ray diffraction. Maximize your chances of getting that elusive crystal