Long-term storage of digital information in DNA is possible

DNA in Glass

Are There Halogen Bonds with Fluorine?
Fluorine acts differently towards electron donors than the heavier halogens

Guess the Chemist (38)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

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

Carl Djerassi (1923 – 2015)
Carl Djerassi, creator of the contraceptive pill, has passed away

French Young Chemists’ Network Created
France's regional young chemist groups decided to work together in order to be stronger and more visible

Secrets of Alkali Metal Explosions
A close look at how alkali metals react with water rewrites longstanding interpretation

70th Birthday: Klaus Roth
Author and Professor Klaus Roth, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, celebrates his 70th birthday

Charles Hard Townes (1915 – 2015)
Charles H. Townes, co-inventor of the laser, has passed away

Combining Family and a Scientific Career
Combining family and work is always a challenge - the question is not really if it is possible but rather how