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November 3, 2014
Polymerization Minus The Metal
Chemists replace metal in atom-transfer radical polymerization with organic catalyst and light
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November 3, 2014
Chemical Ligation Builds Synthetic Lipid Membranes
Technique works in water at neutral pH and is compatible with other biomolecules
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November 3, 2014
Enzymes And Metals Enable Regiodivergent Organic Reactions
Judicious choice of engineered enzymes or transition-metal catalysts enables researchers to prepare different products from the same reaction
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October 29, 2014
Frustrated Lewis Pairs Turn Carbonyls Into Alcohols
Reaction system enables the first metal-free catalytic hydrogenations of ketones and aldehydes
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October 20, 2014
Pumpkin Spice Flavor
Popular lattes and treats contain no pumpkin, but boast plenty of food chemistry
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November 3, 2014 Issue, Vol. 92 | Iss. 44
Subdued Employment Growth Ahead For Chemists
Uneven economic recovery limits hiring
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Speedier Screening
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Toxicity Tools Coming Of Age
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