Transforming Catalysis with Platinum NMR Spectroscopy Scientists in Switzerland have recently made a significant leap in their comprehension of platinum-based single-atom catalysts by utilizing platinum NMR spectroscopy. This novel technique has uncovered how the effectiveness of these catalysts is affected by their atomic attachments to different substrates, potentially leading to smarter catalyst design. Single-atom catalysts, […]

Scientists have recently achieved a significant breakthrough by detecting cyanocoronene for the first time in interstellar space. This molecule, consisting of seven fused benzene rings and a cyano group, was identified in the Taurus molecular cloud, a region renowned for its complex chemistry and its potential for stellar formation. The identification of cyanocoronene indicates that […]

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The requirement for materials essential to the defense sector has increased dramatically due to intensified geopolitical conflicts, particularly between major powers such as the US and China. Although the quantities needed for these materials are relatively small, their role in military technology is crucial. The scenario is further complicated by China’s control over the supply […]

A set of scholarly articles authored by the esteemed codebreaker Alan Turing, including his only chemistry paper, has been sold at auction for over £465,000. These documents, almost obliterated by their former owners who failed to appreciate their historical significance, achieved more than three times their anticipated price, establishing a new benchmark for Turing’s creations. […]

In a backdrop of economic instability, the recent spending initiatives by the UK government regarding research and development (R&D) present a blend of prospects and obstacles. Revealed in mid-June, these initiatives pledge an escalation in R&D investment, expected to soar to a landmark £22.6 billion by 2029–2030. At first glance, this dedication to R&D seems […]

At the close of May, Jolanda Spadavecchia, a researcher specializing in nanomedicine and biosensors at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), was prohibited from engaging in research for a two-year period by her institution following multiple breaches of research integrity. According to Chemistry World, the prohibition stemmed from a second investigation into Spadavecchia’s […]

## Lithium Resources for Electric Vehicle Batteries: Obstacles for Europe and the US by 2030 ### Introduction Studies indicate that by 2030, Europe and the US may encounter difficulties in satisfying the increasing demand for lithium, an essential element for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. In spite of projections for augmented production, supply is expected to […]