We describe recent advances in the understanding of covalency in the f element–other element bond through the synergistic application of computational quantum chemistry with nuclear magnetic resonance and X-ray spectroscopies.

Disorder in redox-active monolayers arising from pinhole defects, loose packing, heterogeneous distribution of redox-active headgroups, and lateral interactions between immobilized redox-active molecules can cause non-ideal cyclic voltammetry behaviour.

As an atmospheric chemist in Lebanon, Najat Aoun Saliba was propelled towards activism to combat rising pollution levels and inequality. This culminated in her election to become a member of the Lebanese parliament.

Following the success of our current journal club collaborations, we would like to encourage more groups of early-career researchers to get involved.

Chem Kids is a science camp where children ages 10 to 12 years old learn the notoriously difficult subject of organic chemistry.

Okra505 is a new green-fluorescent photostable RNA aptamer that enables mRNA dynamics to be visualized in live cellular processes, outperforming established fluorescent RNA visualization tools.

Deaf professionals experience inequitable access at conferences, but conference hosts can learn to recognize and understand the contributing barriers. Establishing clear accessibility protocols can enhance organizational success and ensure a successful conference.

Sushila Maharjan is a biochemist and bioengineer and co-founder of Nepal’s Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology (RIBB).

Sapana Jadoun explains how metals can be extracted from, for example, mining and electronic waste with her purpose-built solar raceway pond reactor for use in sunny locations such as the Atacama Desert.

Li-ion intercalation often induces phase changes in transition metal dichalcogenides, but only the transition of 2H-to-1T/1T' in MoS₂ is well-known. Here, researchers report emerging phase transitions in 1T'-MoTe₂, leading to the discovery of two new electronic phases.