No matter who’s in the White House, the business case for green chemistry endures, with fewer liabilities, lower costs, safer workplaces, and happier investors. cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky 🧪
Opinion: Green chemistry doesn’t need a federal boost. No, really
The case for creating safer, cleaner, and more-efficient chemical processes has never been stronger
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November 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
No matter who’s in the White House, the business case for green chemistry endures, with fewer liabilities, lower costs, safer workplaces, and happier investors. cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky 🧪
After a longstanding effort, chemists led by Yale University’s Seth Herzon have synthesized (–)-gukulenin A for the first time. cen.acs.org/synthesis/me... #chemsky 🧪
A guide to making gukulenin A
3-component assembly builds a natural product that could fight cancer
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November 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
After a longstanding effort, chemists led by Yale University’s Seth Herzon have synthesized (–)-gukulenin A for the first time. cen.acs.org/synthesis/me... #chemsky 🧪
A botulism outbreak in US infants exposed to a particular brand of formula is highlighting the importance of food safety surveillance—and actions by the government that experts say are eroding the nation’s readiness to handle foodborne illness outbreaks. cen.acs.org/food/infant-... #chemsky 🧪
Formula-linked infant botulism outbreak prompts food safety questions
While no deaths have been reported, experts say federal policies are hindering the nation’s ability to respond to food-related illnesses
cen.acs.org
November 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A botulism outbreak in US infants exposed to a particular brand of formula is highlighting the importance of food safety surveillance—and actions by the government that experts say are eroding the nation’s readiness to handle foodborne illness outbreaks. cen.acs.org/food/infant-... #chemsky 🧪
Preservation scientists are using polymer chemistry to help prevent old audio and video tapes from degrading beyond recognition: cen.acs.org/analytical-c... #chemsky 🧪
How preservation scientists are using chemistry to save sounds of the past
Preservation scientists are using polymer chemistry to help prevent old audio and video tapes from degrading beyond recognition
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November 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Preservation scientists are using polymer chemistry to help prevent old audio and video tapes from degrading beyond recognition: cen.acs.org/analytical-c... #chemsky 🧪
Scientists have found a small molecule that shows promise in slowing triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) growth in a humanized mouse model. cen.acs.org/biological-c... #chemsky 🧪
Small molecule targets glucose processing to slow tumor growth
The enolase-1 inhibitor shows efficacy in a humanized mouse model of triple-negative breast cancer
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November 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Scientists have found a small molecule that shows promise in slowing triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) growth in a humanized mouse model. cen.acs.org/biological-c... #chemsky 🧪
Artificial intelligence peer reviewers recommend the acceptance of unsound papers created entirely by AI more than 80% of the time, a new study has found. cen.acs.org/research-int... #chemsky 🧪
AI peer reviewers are fine with AI-fabricated papers
Study finds artificial intelligence reviewers accept AI-generated scientific studies 4 out of 5 times
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November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Artificial intelligence peer reviewers recommend the acceptance of unsound papers created entirely by AI more than 80% of the time, a new study has found. cen.acs.org/research-int... #chemsky 🧪
Researchers are investigating whether we can use emotion-produced chemicals for practical applications, such as easing interactions with robots or keeping air traffic controllers alert. cen.acs.org/biological-c... #chemsky 🧪
Unmasking the molecules behind our emotions
From methods like analyzing movie theater air, scientists are identifying the chemicals we emit when we emote
cen.acs.org
November 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Researchers are investigating whether we can use emotion-produced chemicals for practical applications, such as easing interactions with robots or keeping air traffic controllers alert. cen.acs.org/biological-c... #chemsky 🧪
An enzyme gives atropisomers a specific twist
Biocatalytic approach could be used to make chiral ligands and drugs. cen.acs.org/synthesis/bi... #chemsky 🧪
Biocatalytic approach could be used to make chiral ligands and drugs. cen.acs.org/synthesis/bi... #chemsky 🧪
An enzyme gives atropisomers a specific twist
Biocatalytic approach could be used to make chiral ligands and drugs
cen.acs.org
November 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
An enzyme gives atropisomers a specific twist
Biocatalytic approach could be used to make chiral ligands and drugs. cen.acs.org/synthesis/bi... #chemsky 🧪
Biocatalytic approach could be used to make chiral ligands and drugs. cen.acs.org/synthesis/bi... #chemsky 🧪
Seloxium, one of C&EN's #10StartupsToWatch, says its technology can recover valuable metals from mine effluent and tailing ponds. cen.acs.org/materials/Se... #chemsky 🧪
Seloxium seeks to pluck precious metals from mine effluent
Polymers from the University of Oxford spin-off promise to improve the sustainability of mining
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November 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Seloxium, one of C&EN's #10StartupsToWatch, says its technology can recover valuable metals from mine effluent and tailing ponds. cen.acs.org/materials/Se... #chemsky 🧪
The 2026 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List has 303 tenure-track positions and 39 teaching-only positions: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #facultychemjobs #chemsky #chemchat ⚗️🧪
The 2026 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List
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November 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The 2026 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List has 303 tenure-track positions and 39 teaching-only positions: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #facultychemjobs #chemsky #chemchat ⚗️🧪
The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com explores the smelly chemicals in skunk spray and how to get rid of the stink. cen.acs.org/biological-c...
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#chemsky 🧪
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com explores the smelly chemicals in skunk spray and how to get rid of the stink. cen.acs.org/biological-c...
#chemsky 🧪
#chemsky 🧪
Solstice Advanced Materials has spun off from the industrial conglomerate Honeywell International. AI could be a big driver for the company, which makes electronic materials, refrigerants for cooling, and nuclear-fuel precursors. cen.acs.org/business/fin... #chemsky 🧪
Solstice, a new chemical company, rises from Honeywell
The firm is a throwback to AlliedSignal but has eyes on the future
cen.acs.org
November 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Solstice Advanced Materials has spun off from the industrial conglomerate Honeywell International. AI could be a big driver for the company, which makes electronic materials, refrigerants for cooling, and nuclear-fuel precursors. cen.acs.org/business/fin... #chemsky 🧪
Chemistry problems could be among the first to be solved via quantum computers. Applications important to industry will require millions of qubits, but other challenges must first be overcome. cen.acs.org/business/qua... #chemsky 🧪
Will quantum computing be chemistry’s next AI?
Despite billion-dollar investments, the technology faces hurdles that keeps its future uncertain
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November 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Chemistry problems could be among the first to be solved via quantum computers. Applications important to industry will require millions of qubits, but other challenges must first be overcome. cen.acs.org/business/qua... #chemsky 🧪
We had a fantastic group day today - discussing new research ideas and a stimulating trip to the Tate Modern ❤️🧪🧬
It's always so wonderful to spend time with these amazing people
#chemsky
It's always so wonderful to spend time with these amazing people
#chemsky
November 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
We had a fantastic group day today - discussing new research ideas and a stimulating trip to the Tate Modern ❤️🧪🧬
It's always so wonderful to spend time with these amazing people
#chemsky
It's always so wonderful to spend time with these amazing people
#chemsky
Mattiq, one of C&EN's #10StartupsToWatch, is on a quest to make billions of nanomaterials. The company is training AI models with data generated by its own technology. Read more: cen.acs.org/materials/Ma...
#chemsky 🧪
#chemsky 🧪
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Mattiq, one of C&EN's #10StartupsToWatch, is on a quest to make billions of nanomaterials. The company is training AI models with data generated by its own technology. Read more: cen.acs.org/materials/Ma...
#chemsky 🧪
#chemsky 🧪
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries, as well as tens of thousands of observers, are gathering in Belém, Brazil, from Nov. 10 to 21 for the annual United Nations climate summit. cen.acs.org/policy/COP30... #chemsky 🧪
As COP30 begins, countries face ‘hard truth’ of 1.5 °C global warming
The average global surface temperature passed a key threshold last year. Meanwhile, the US does not have an official delegation at the UN climate conference now underway in Brazil
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November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries, as well as tens of thousands of observers, are gathering in Belém, Brazil, from Nov. 10 to 21 for the annual United Nations climate summit. cen.acs.org/policy/COP30... #chemsky 🧪
In the world of proteins that drive cancer, Ras proteins and PI3Kα are major players. Now several companies are developing molecules that break up this protein power couple with the hopes of adding a new weapon to the cancer-fighting arsenal. cen.acs.org/biological-c... #chemsky 🧪
A breakup strategy that’s inspiring clinical candidates for cancer
Scientists seek molecules that will disrupt the Ras-PI3Kα interaction
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November 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
In the world of proteins that drive cancer, Ras proteins and PI3Kα are major players. Now several companies are developing molecules that break up this protein power couple with the hopes of adding a new weapon to the cancer-fighting arsenal. cen.acs.org/biological-c... #chemsky 🧪
Ever Dye, one of C&EN's #10StartupsToWatch, aims to make the textile dyeing process sustainable. Read more: cen.acs.org/business/con... #chemsky 🧪
November 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Ever Dye, one of C&EN's #10StartupsToWatch, aims to make the textile dyeing process sustainable. Read more: cen.acs.org/business/con... #chemsky 🧪
November 9 was the 138th anniversary of Svante Arrhenius’s “On the Dissociation of Substances Dissolved in Water,” Z. Phys. Chem., I, 637 (1887), describing how electrolytes break up into ions in aqueous solution. #ChemSky 🧪 Read the short paper here: www.chemteam.info/Chem-History...
ChemTeam: Arrhenius dissociation article
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November 11, 2025 at 2:53 AM
November 9 was the 138th anniversary of Svante Arrhenius’s “On the Dissociation of Substances Dissolved in Water,” Z. Phys. Chem., I, 637 (1887), describing how electrolytes break up into ions in aqueous solution. #ChemSky 🧪 Read the short paper here: www.chemteam.info/Chem-History...
Syndeio, one of C&EN's #10StartupsToWatch, is focused on targeting synapses to deliver better drugs to treat depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and other conditions. cen.acs.org/pharmaceutic... #chemsky 🧪
Syndeio targets the brain’s connections
The synapse may hold the key to treating major depressive disorder and dementia
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November 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Syndeio, one of C&EN's #10StartupsToWatch, is focused on targeting synapses to deliver better drugs to treat depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and other conditions. cen.acs.org/pharmaceutic... #chemsky 🧪
Really cool feature of the Herzon group’s Gukulenin A synthesis in @science.org this week is it pivots around a new reagent they made with two tin centers that show differential Stille reactivity
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www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
🧪 chemsky #chemchat
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Really cool feature of the Herzon group’s Gukulenin A synthesis in @science.org this week is it pivots around a new reagent they made with two tin centers that show differential Stille reactivity
🧪 chemsky #chemchat
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
🧪 chemsky #chemchat
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Mattiq, one of C&EN's #10StartupsToWatch, is on a quest to make billions of nanomaterials. The company is training AI models with data generated by its own technology. cen.acs.org/materials/Ma... #chemsky 🧪
Mattiq is on a quest to make billions of nanomaterials
The company is training AI models with data generated by its own technology
cen.acs.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Mattiq, one of C&EN's #10StartupsToWatch, is on a quest to make billions of nanomaterials. The company is training AI models with data generated by its own technology. cen.acs.org/materials/Ma... #chemsky 🧪
Researchers have shown experimentally that reactions between magma and hydrogen produce a surprising amount of water. The results indicate that these reactions could be hydrating the surface of distant exoplanets. cen.acs.org/physical-che... #chemsky 🧪
Distant planets might form their own water
Experiments at high temperatures and pressures reveal chemistry that can generate water on the surface of exoplanets
cen.acs.org
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Researchers have shown experimentally that reactions between magma and hydrogen produce a surprising amount of water. The results indicate that these reactions could be hydrating the surface of distant exoplanets. cen.acs.org/physical-che... #chemsky 🧪