Using a multitude of methods, chemists make unprecedented crowded alkyl amines; but one elusive target remains out of reach

BASF will buy agrochemical and seed businesses for $2 billion

Key enzymes in complex biosynthesis could enable alkaloid production

Flexible, lightweight skin is equipped with sensors, memory, and communications features

Combining expansion microscopy and STED improves resolution 30-fold relative to the diffraction limit

Manganese phthalocyanine catalyst shows preference for least-hindered benzylic C–H bonds

Engineered bacteria could be used for bioremediation of antibiotic-contaminated soils

Natural ingredients play spices up flavor and fragrance sector

Protecting coral reefs is the legislation’s goal

Cosmetics firms appeal to plastic-free consumers with the hybrid of bar soap and liquid body wash

If successful, the transaction could spur more M&A among major drug firms

The drug company will pay $1.6 billion to gain Armo’s IL-10 program

Agency commits to action on CH₂Cl₂ in consumer and commercial products

Unwanted crystals could adversely affect drug stability and shelf life

Natural ingredients deal spices up flavor and fragrance sector

Catalyst spurs insoluble salts into action as nucleophiles for enantioselective reactions

Frontal polymerization approach reduces energy use significantly

La polimerización frontal, una nueva estrategia sintética, disminuye el coste energético

Toys inspire biology, biology inspires toys

El profesor de Química y bloguero de Compound Interest Andy Brunning explica los parecidos y las diferencias entre ambos productos de baño.

The nontraditional leader of the specialty chemical manufacturers’ association wants to steer it back to its traditional values

Joined by CRISPR luminaries Feng Zhang and J. Keith Joung, the Harvard chemist raises up to $87 million in funding

With $45 billion investment, national oil firm seeks diversification away from oil and gas

Chemistry blogger answers reader questions on job hunting, changing grad schools, and more in this edition of Bench & Cubicle

Paola D’Angelo discusses how her team develops high-performance textiles to protect and support soldiers on the battlefield

An inhibitor of starch-digesting enzymes stunts the growth of certain gut bacteria

Apple backs new process that promises oxygen as by-product instead

An inhibitor of starch-digesting enzymes stunts the growth of certain gut bacteria

Stretchable strain and pressure sensor might one day guide rehabilitation

Listen as we visit the Smithsonian to learn how stable isotope analysis can reveal the stories behind skeletons

Strong demand and Chinese environment controls lead to robust earnings

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning explains the similarities and differences between the two bath products

Updated following the West, Texas, fertilizer explosion, rule is intended to prevent incidents at facilities handling large amounts of hazardous materials