Mesityl oxide can be used as an NMR probe to measure a wide acidity range for ionic liquids

Probe Ionic Liquid Acidity

Orientated to Communicate
How does the cis or trans orientation of the central metal bridging ligands in mixed valence compounds affect remote electronic communication?

The Biochemistry of Peppers – Part 2
We are only able to taste sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and umami – how do we taste hotness?

Guess the Chemist (30)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

Guess the Mineral (2)
Guess the name of a mineral with the help of an image and some tips

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

113th Bunsentagung
The annual meeting of the German Bunsen Society (DBG) for Physical Chemistry was held at the University of Hamburg, Germany

Quality Check for DNA Self-assembly
Fluorescent label can help count how many defects are in DNA self-assemblies

Metallic Room-Temperature Oxide Ion Conductor
A potential candidate for more efficient solid oxide bismuth and iridium fuel cells

100th Anniversary: Joseph Swan's Death
Joseph Swan's research led to developments in photography and the invention of a practical incandescent light bulb