A Rule of Chemistry Stood for 100 Years. Now, Scientists Have Broken It—Twice.

Researchers synthesized weird molecules that exist in three dimensions, breaking Bredt's rule and helping to develop future ...
Michigan Technological University

What is Computational Chemistry?

Computational Chemistry is the study of complex chemical problems using a combination of computer simulations, chemistry theory and information science. Also called cheminformatics, this field enables ...
Nature

This AI has chemical expertise — and helps synthesize 35 new compounds

It uses a system called simplified molecular-input line-entry system (SMILES). This translates chemical 3D structures into ...
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.
Purdue University

Experiments identify important new role of chemical compounds in plant development

Researchers who manipulate lignin, a molecular fiber that allows plants to grow tall and transport water, unexpectedly discovered its synthesis has more far-reaching effects on plant development than ...
Live Science

Only 1% of chemicals in the universe have been discovered. Here's how scientists are hunting for the rest.

Most chemical compouds are still unknown to science. How many new ones can we make by combining elements from the periodic table? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
Ars Technica

A chemist explains the chemistry behind decaf coffee

For many people, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is the start of a great day. But caffeine can cause headaches and jitters in others. That’s why many people reach for a decaffeinated cup instead. I ...
PRIMETIMER

NASA’s Galileo data reveal ammonia-bearing compounds on Jupiter’s moon Europa

Reanalysis of NASA Galileo data identifies ammonia-bearing compounds on Europa, linking surface fractures, cryovolcanism, and subsurface ocean chemistry relevant to future Europa Clipper ...
Medical Xpress

Two chemical compounds may improve metabolism and reduce inflammation

"Many rodent studies suggest the compounds NR and CoQ10 improve muscle function or increase health span aging," said Baback Roshanravan, professor of medicine and the Paul F. Gulyassy endowed ...
The Conversation

Retaining flavor while removing caffeine − a chemist explains the chemistry behind decaf coffee

For many people, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is the start of a great day. But caffeine can cause headaches and jitters in others. That’s why many people reach for a decaffeinated cup instead. I ...