Catalyst turns methane into bioactive compounds for the first time

Natural gas—one of the planet's most abundant energy sources—is primarily composed of methane, ethane, and propane. While it ...
The Conversation

Only 1% of chemical compounds have been discovered – here’s how we search for others that could change the world

Matthew Addicoat receives funding from EPSRC and the Royal Society. The universe is flooded with billions of chemicals, each a tiny pinprick of potential. And we’ve only identified 1% of them.
Chemistry World

Nanopore sensor can detect individual volatile organic compounds

Technology could be used to detect subtle shifts in bodily markers in breath that herald infections and cancers ...

Chemical compound holds potential against Alzheimer's disease

A team of researchers at the Federal University of ABC (UFABC) in Brazil has developed a new chemical compound with the ...