New phase of hydrogen discovered in which the diatomic molecules break apart to form six-atom rings, similar to graphene

New Phase of Hydrogen

Boiled Eggs: Soft and Hard — Part 2
We examine an egg on its journey from hen to table, including the first in situ monitoring methods, to ensure the perfect breakfast egg

On the Dot
Recently reported new class of quantum dot has the potential to combine magnetic and optical properties, opening the door for new applications

Wonderlab Comic — I Major in Chemistry
Have you ever found yourself in one of these familiar situations when you tell people you are a chemist?

Guess the Chemist (4)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

Sulfur Sandwich Lithium Batteries
The sandwich structure of a graphene/sulfur nanocomposite improves the performance of lithium sulfur batteries

The Crisis of the Chemist — Chemists and Their Handicaps
Interview with Erwin Reicher, first ever Professor of Applied Popularity Research, University of Kleinzack, on how to make chemistry popular

New Method to Study Affect of Size on Structure
Size does matter when it comes to atoms in a crystal. A new theoretical study of inorganic chemistry might explain why

Celebrating Single Molecules
Single-molecule methods have developed into a very powerful tool in medicine, chemistry, physics and biology

Boron Brings More Boom
Boron nanoparticles dispersed in hypergolic ionic liquids improve ignition properties without compromising safety