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Double oxadiazole could replace TNT

As the military looks to phase out toxic TNT, chemists have created a new nitrogen-packed molecule with promising properties




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Electric fields get hydrogel robots to work (and dance)

Soft robotic structures walk forward, pick up objects, and even dance in response to electric fields




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Hitachi Chemical licenses Silatronix technology




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Genentech and Microbiotica in IBD pact




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Sponsored content: Making lower auto emissions a reality

Though initially daunting, stricter fuel economy and emission standards result in automotive innovations




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Perovskite progress pushes tandem solar cells closer to market

Rapid improvements in the stability and efficiency of perovskite-silicon tandem cells are raising commercial hopes




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Contact charges flip expectations

Pairs of surfaces taking like charges confound researchers




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Engineered cotton grows on alternative fertilizer

Crop feeds on phosphite, potentially allowing it to outwit weeds and mitigate pollution from traditional fertilizer runoff




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Chemistry in Pictures: Raise a glass to fluorescence




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G7 leaders sign plastics pledge

Ocean Plastics Charter seeks to rein in mounting problem of waste




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Multilayer coating helps plastic dental devices stay clear of bacteria

A superhydrophilic film made of two sugar molecules could help prevent bacterial growth on the mouthpieces




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Social media 101 for scientists

It’s never too late to start getting connected online




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Nobel Laureates Paul D. Boyer and Jens C. Skou die at 99

Biochemists were two of three who shared 1997 prize for work related to adenosine triphosphate




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BridgeBio launches CoA Therapeutics to treat a rare neurodegenerative disease

The startup is developing allosteric activators to increase levels of the vital metabolic molecule coenzyme A in pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration




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Sexual harassment pervasive in science, National Academies study says

Cultural change needed to prevent injury to female faculty, students




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Las academias nacionales de EEUU alertan de la prevalencia del abuso sexual en ciencia

Es necesario un cambio cultural para evitar seguir perjudicando a las investigadoras




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Chemistry in Pictures: Fireworks in a flask




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Psychedelics forge connections between neurons

Study in rats and fruit flies suggests that these drugs could inspire better, ketamine-like antidepressants




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Periodic Graphics: The chemistry of slime

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning wrings all the molecular details out of the popular goo




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Ikea, Neste pilot renewable plastics

New process to make polypropylene from waste oil is part of Ikea’s long-term plan to replace fossil inputs




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Mechanisms for catalytic CO oxidation on platinum found at last

New surface chemistry method answers mechanistic questions that have eluded chemists for 40 years




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Mysterious galactic radiation pinned on nanodiamonds

Spinning hydrogen-coated clusters of carbon atoms may be source of anomalous microwave emission spotted around our galaxy




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White House picks environmental adviser




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Kristen Kulinowski to lead Chemical Safety Board




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‘Green’ coating protects plastics

Transparent film of nanocellulose in a glass matrix confers hardness and fracture toughness to plastic




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China swoons over cleantech and biotech stocks

Stock market conditions are favorable for Chinese technology firms




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LyondellBasell in talks to buy stake in Braskem

A deal would give LyondellBasell control of Brazil’s largest chemical maker




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Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology goes to Karl Deisseroth

Award honors Stanford professor’s pioneering work in optogenetics




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Recycling needs a revamp

Chemical and biochemical approaches take aim at plastic pollution




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Chemistry may have solutions to our plastic trash problem

Chemists explore ways to convert plastics into valuable products and to develop intrinsically recyclable polymers




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Plastics recycling with microbes and worms is further away than people think

Headlines about plastic-eating organisms belie tough, competitive road to development




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Willie May recognized for public service




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ACS Board actions from the June executive meeting




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Chemistry Olympiad Study Camp begins




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ACS Nigeria Chapter hosts symposium in Uyo




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Reporting required for U.S. releases of 13 nonylphenol ethoxylates




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Supporting ACS’s volunteers




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Nobel laureates Jens C. Skou and Paul D. Boyer die at 99

Biochemists were two of three who shared 1997 prize for work related to adenosine triphosphate




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Business Roundup




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G7 leaders sign plastics pledge

Ocean Plastics Charter seeks to rein in mounting problem of waste




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Broad could receive $125 million in sponsored research agreement with Editas




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Sanofi and Translate Bio to make mRNA vaccines for infectious diseases




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Lilly and AstraZeneca drop BACE inhibitor lanabecestat




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Alexion partners with Complement Pharma on neurodegenerative therapy




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Europe proposes big new research program




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LanzaTech raises funds and expands its footprint




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PKN Orlen in massive Polish expansion




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Cambrex expanding generics R&D in Italy




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Indian castor bean sustainability program a success




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DuPont biosciences headquarters debuts