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Mark Thiemens is awarded Magellanic Premium, the US’s oldest scientific prize
https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/mark-thiemens-awarded-magellanic-premium/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 29, 2026 21:45
The isotope geochemist is being recognized for work that transformed scientists’ understanding of the solar system and origins of life on Earth
New analysis rewrites the recipe for Rivera’s first mural
https://cen.acs.org/analytical-chemistry/art-artifacts/analysis-of-rivera-creation-mural-find-no-beeswax/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 29, 2026 17:53
Researchers find the copal resin, but not the beeswax, Rivera described in his technique
Editorial: How China is outpacing the US in R&D and innovation
https://cen.acs.org/policy/china-outpacing-usa-research-innovation/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 29, 2026 13:28
In pharma, Chinese tactics matter, but the US government is focused on misguided measures
What next for Cuba’s biopharma industry?
https://cen.acs.org/pharmaceuticals/vaccines/what-next-cuba-biopharma-industry/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 29, 2026 12:00
Amid long blackouts and dwindling supplies, research and development have become ‘very difficult’
Making these nanocrystals has stumped chemists for 30 years
https://cen.acs.org/materials/nanomaterials/metal-nitride-nanocrystals-solution-based-colloidal-synthesis/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 29, 2026 11:08
Colloidal gallium nitride and titanium nitride nanocrystals could enable printed displays and implant coatings
Business Watch: BioBTX moves on renewable aromatics; Scribe’s IPO is a hit
https://cen.acs.org/business/business-watch-biobtx-renewable-aromatics-scribe-ipo/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 28, 2026 18:30
Here’s what we’re watching in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries this week
Quiz: What causes sunscreen stains?
https://cen.acs.org/materials/coatings/Quiz-causes-sunscreen-stains/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 28, 2026 17:00
Take a quiz about the way these protective coatings ruin clothing
The covalent drug arsenal gets a new warhead
https://cen.acs.org/pharmaceuticals/drug-development/covalent-drug-arsenal-new-warhead/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 28, 2026 15:34
A mild, modular approach to adding bicyclobutanes could bring more selectivity to these therapies
Chemistry in Pictures: Echoes of microplastics
https://cen.acs.org/environment/persistent-pollutants/chemistry-pictures-echoes-microplastics/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 28, 2026 14:16
Can we stop AI from flooding scientific journals?
https://cen.acs.org/policy/publishing/ai-fraud-science-journal-generative-ai/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 28, 2026 13:12
AI detectors may never beat fraud. Changing how science rewards its researchers might be the only fix that does
While Bangladesh struggles to regulate pesticides, its farmers suffer
https://cen.acs.org/environment/pesticides/While-Bangladesh-struggles-regulate-pesticides/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 27, 2026 18:31
Uneven monitoring and enforcement make it harder to protect public health
Reaction rounds up atoms into unusual cyclic compounds
https://cen.acs.org/synthesis/chiral-aromatic-heterocycles-novel-motifs/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 27, 2026 17:24
Chiral aromatic heterocycles could be novel motifs in drug candidates
Herman Frasch Fund opens for applications
https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/herman-frasch-fund-opens-applications/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 27, 2026 16:57
The agricultural chemistry grant is awarded every 5 years to support innovative research
ACS names 2026 fellows
https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/acs-names-2026-fellows/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 27, 2026 15:02
59 new fellows are honored for their contributions to science and the society
Introducing rare earth MXenes
https://cen.acs.org/materials/2-d-materials/mxene-2d-magnetic-semiconducting/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 27, 2026 14:02
New 2D materials are both semiconducting and magnetic, and could revolutionize future electronics
Comment: You’re never too old to be part of the younger chemist community
https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/comment-younger-chemist-community/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 27, 2026 13:00
Rudy Marcus, developer of electron transfer theory, dies at 102
https://cen.acs.org/people/obituaries/obituray-marcus-nobel-prize/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 24, 2026 17:46
Nobel laureate's discoveries in chemical kinetics advanced many fields of chemistry
ACS continues 150th celebration at EuChemS
https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/acs-continues-150th-celebration-euchems/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 24, 2026 17:45
The event offered networking, celebrated scientists and collaboration, and announced a new program with the German Chemical Society
Policy Watch: DHS puts new limit on international student stays in the US
https://cen.acs.org/policy/student-visa-grant-animal-testing-tfa/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 24, 2026 15:47
A weekly roundup of policy news in the chemical arena and beyond
C&EN weekly chemistry news quiz, July 24
https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/cen-weekly-chemistry-news-quiz-july-24/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 24, 2026 11:12
Test your knowledge of our stories on business deals, biodegradable circuits, breathalyzers, and more
Ethylene capacity keeps shrinking in South Korea and Japan as Chinese competition mounts
https://cen.acs.org/business/petrochemicals/ethylene-cutbacks-japan-korea-china/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 23, 2026 18:20
New rationalization program in South Korea adds to efforts to downsize basic chemical output
Dow sales and profits balloon as polymer prices jump
https://cen.acs.org/business/finance/dow-sales-profits-iran-polymer/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 23, 2026 17:11
Higher prices, cost cutting make for big second quarter for the firm
Team USA brings home gold from 58th International Chemistry Olympiad
https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/team-usa-brings-home-gold/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 23, 2026 15:22
The team was awarded 3 gold and 1 silver medal during a closing ceremony on July 18
Uncovered: Record-setting laser boosts cryo-electron microscopy
https://cen.acs.org/analytical-chemistry/imaging/uncovered-record-setting-laser-boosts-cryo-electron-microscopy/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 23, 2026 14:00
Phase-contrast device could allow in-cell proteomics
Direct sugar chemistry streamlines C-aryl glycoside synthesis
https://cen.acs.org/synthesis/direct-sugar-chemistry-streamlines-drug-synthesis/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 23, 2026 13:33
New methods offer simpler routes to diabetes drugs and other carbohydrate-derived medicines
George Christou wins 2026 Herty Medal
https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/george-christou-wins-2026-herty-medal/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 23, 2026 13:00
The distinguished professor is recognized for his service and research
Fungi-based circuit boards could make industry greener
https://cen.acs.org/materials/biobased-materials/fungi-based-circuit-boards-make-industry-greener/104/web/2026/07?sc=230901_cenrssfeed_eng_latestnewsrss_cen
Published: July 23, 2026 12:55
Biodegradable materials made from waste would significantly reduce the carbon footprint of electronics