Phosphine unexpectedly mimics metals in a photocatalytic reaction
 There’s a new entry in the growing body of evidence that main-group elements like phosphorous, which are…
Chemistry in Pictures: Glowing with pride
“It looks like a tiny solar system. But instead of planets, it’s a snapshot of my research journey…
Two unusual alkenes stretch the limits of molecular geometry
Some people just really enjoy pushing molecules out of their comfort zones. Neil Garg and his team at…
Nitroamines power a less explosive Sandmeyer reaction alternative
 Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study have come up with a…
Atom swap unlocks a world of 4-membered rings
 Oxetanes and other four-sided molecular rings have become increasingly common in drug design thanks to their small…
Leaf-like device for greener chemical production
 The chemical industry remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels to synthesize everyday products such as plastics, cosmetics,…