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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 4d

We're firmly into autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, so it's once again time to share one of my favourite chemistry infographics on the kaleidoscope of chemical colours found in autumn leaves! 🍂
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Infographic on the chemistry of the colours of autumn leaves. Green is caused by chlorophyll, carotenoids and flavonoids give yellows, and oranges come from carotenoids, which also contribute to reds along with anthocyanins.

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Nature @nature.com · 2d

BREAKING: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi “for the development of metal-organic frameworks”

Stay tuned for more.
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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 2d

The 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry was awarded today for the development of metal-organic frameworks, molecular sponges with applications in gas storage, water purification and more: www.compoundchem.com/2025/10/08/2...

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Infographic on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for the development of metal-organic frameworks. The infographic explains that metal-organic frameworks are molecular sponges built up from metal ions and organic compounds that act as linkers. Small molecules such as gases can move into and out of cavities in these frameworks. The graphic highlights some of the MOFs the laureates have developed and concludes by looking at possible future uses of MOFs, including gas storage and extracting water from air.

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Fake microscopy images generated by AI are indistinguishable from the real thing
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Fake microscopy images generated by AI are indistinguishable from the real thing

Materials scientists warn that raw data and replication studies are needed to tackle the looming threat of near-undetectable AI fraud

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IOP Publishing @ioppublishing.bsky.social · 11d

Celebrate 100 Years of Quantum! 🎉

Join @physicsworld.bsky.social and the @instituteofphysics.bsky.social this November at the Royal Institution, London, for a two-day deep dive into the past, present & future of quantum science. ⚛️

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Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @aberdeenchem.bsky.social · 15d

📢 Dr Bruce Milne has developed a partnership between the Department of Chemistry and Aberdeenshire Council to offer Foundation Apprenticeship (Scientific Technologies) placements to local schools. This will support skills development and future workforce readiness across the North East.

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Drug Design and Discovery

Join our summer school to boost your skills in drug design, molecular modelling, synthetic techniques, and structural analysis. Enjoy hands-on labs, computational training, and cultural activities in the stunning North-East of Scotland.

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Michela Massimi @michelamassimi.bsky.social · 18d

Our special issue of Marine Policy on coastal communities and their local knowledges is now out. You can read our introductory essay below. Many thanks to my wonderful colleagues Abbe Brown and Marcel Jaspars for the collaboration and to the Royal Society of Edinburgh for support.

What role for local knowledge in ocean governance?

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · 27d

The pandemic provided a unique opportunity to compare academic outcomes between BSc programmes and degree apprenticeship programs in chemistry. What does this say about how we train people to work in the chemical industry?

Apprenticeship students outperformed those taking a traditional chemistry degree at the University of Bradford

Study highlights the academic advantages of vocational chemistry courses

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Rose 🌹 @rose.bsky.team · Sep 9

People are talking about Bluesky! From data analyzed between Jan 1 — Aug 18, 2025, we captured 85.5% of share of voice across social, digital, and traditional media, according to Meltwater. This is what death looks like 💀

Screenshot of Meltwater report showing Bluesky is 85.5% of mentions across platforms while other social platforms are much lower

Screenshot of Meltwater report showing Bluesky mentions by search is 10x higher than the alt platform, Threads

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · Sep 8

In the latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com, we take a look at different classes of drugs that can help people sleep, including antihistamines, benzodiazepines, melatonin analogs, and Z-drugs. cen.acs.org/biological-c... #chemsky 🧪

This graphic describes the hormone that helps us get sleepy and some medications that can treat insomnia. The graphic outlines different classes of drugs that can help people sleep, including antihistamines, benzodiazepines, melatonin analogs, and Z-drugs.

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · Aug 20

Today is #WorldMosquitoDay – how do insect repellents keep them at bay and why do mosquitos prefer some people to others? www.compoundchem.com/2014/07/14/i...

I’m collaborating with @chronicleflask.katday.com who’s making threads to accompany these graphics (linked below) #ChemSky

Infographic on the chemistry of insect repellents. 1-octen-3-ol is contained in human sweat and breath, and is thought to attract biting insects. Repellents work by producing an unpleasant odour and binding to insect olfactory receptors to produce a repellent effect. Examples of repellents shown include DEET and icaridin. Research has shown that compounds found naturally on the skin, either as a result of secretions or surface bacterial activity, render humans invisible to mosquito senses.

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · Aug 31

As summer fades, dahlias are blooming. This graphic looks at the chemical cause of their colours and why you won't spot a blue one! www.compoundchem.com/2021/09/12/d...
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Infographic on the chemistry of dahlia flower colours. The colours of dahlias are a result of anthocyanin-, chalcone- and aurone-derived pigments. Colourless sflavones also interact with and stabilise anthocyanin pigments. Chalcones and aurones lead to yellow and orange dahlias, while anthocyanins play a part in orange, pink, red and black dahlias. Blue dahlias aren't seen because dahlias lack an enzyme for making delphinidin, the anthocyanin which leads to blue flowers.

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Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @aberdeenchem.bsky.social · Aug 27

🎉 Congratulations to our recent graduate Josh Christie who is off to @unistrathclyde.bsky.social to study nanoscience.

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I’m excited to share that next month I’ll be continuing my academic journey at the University of Strathclyde, where I’ll be undertaking an MSc in Nanoscience. This builds on the chemistry foundation…...

I’m excited to share that next month I’ll be continuing my academic journey at the University of Strathclyde, where I’ll be undertaking an MSc in Nanoscience. This builds on the chemistry foundation ...

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Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @aberdeenchem.bsky.social · Aug 25

📣 “Quantum dynamics of matter-antimatter collisions”

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position to work with Dr Mark Law on a project funded by @leverhulme.ac.uk

✉️ Further details from [email protected]

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Research Fellow at University of Aberdeen

Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Research Fellow on jobs.ac.uk!

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Alán Aspuru-Guzik @aspuru.bsky.social · Aug 23

I feel we are already at Chemists 4.0. Chemists of today should know a domain area of chemistry, computational chemistry associated with it, principles of AI, and automation as well. A combination of the 4 or at least 3 of them would make them ready for the changes we will see in how science is done

Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · Aug 23

Is chemist v2.0 a vision built on the hope for future progress? Or is it already here? Costas Zois gathers some perspectives.

A reality check on Chemist v2.0

Is the new version full of bugs or worth using?

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Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @aberdeenchem.bsky.social · Aug 20

📢 Find out about our degrees at the University Open Day

✅ Subject and student support talks and exhibitions
✅ Advice on UCAS applications, finance, and careers
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📅 Tuesday 26 August, 8.30am–3.30pm
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All prospective students are welcome to attend our Undergraduate Open Day

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · Aug 14

A big congratulations to everyone getting A-level or Level 3 results today! Whatever grades you received, your next chapter starts here.

Discover chemistry careers, apprenticeships, uni routes and real-world opportunities designed to help you move forward: buff.ly/7OhG79i

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · Aug 14

Hugely successful injectable peptides for diabetes and weight loss are difficult and expensive to make. A tablet drug could offer a cheaper and more accessible option for many patients. But developing one has been far from straightforward, with many failures.
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The challenge of developing oral alternatives to peptide weight loss drugs

Companies are racing to develop alternatives to injectable diabetes and weight loss drugs

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Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @aberdeenchem.bsky.social · Aug 5

LLMs could rewrite how AIs predict reactions and plan syntheses
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LLMs could rewrite how AIs predict reactions and plan syntheses

Chemists welcome approach but warn that unthinking dependence on AI should be avoided

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Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @aberdeenchem.bsky.social · Aug 1

🌊⚡ Meet Hychor — a @aberdeenchem.bsky.social spin-out turning seawater into green hydrogen, no desalination needed!

Clean, scalable, and sustainable: 🔗 hychor.com

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Hychor - Introductory Video

YouTube video by Hychor

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Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @aberdeenchem.bsky.social · Aug 1

⚗️ The Department of Chemistry is fueling Aberdeen’s role in the 🌍 energy transition — through cutting-edge research, world-class education, and hands-on outreach! 🧑‍🔬🔋💡

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Pupils explore chemistry's role in energy transition

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Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @aberdeenchem.bsky.social · Jul 31

As AI-designed drug looks to pass final hurdle, will this tech change drug discovery forever?
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As AI-designed drug looks to pass final hurdle, will this tech change drug discovery forever?

AI-led drug for chronic lung disease set to enter phase 3 clinical trials, though experts remain divided on AI's impact in pharma

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · Jul 29

Disordered proteins are a large group of drug targets that are 'undruggable' thanks to their shape. Nobelist and protein designer David Baker and his team have a strategy they're calling a 'major breakthrough' that they think can solve this problem.

AI method makes designer binders for ‘undruggable’ proteins

Technique can create molecules that target disordered regions of proteins and peptides

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Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @aberdeenchem.bsky.social · Jul 28

AI in higher education and research is a hot topic right now and Chemistry must move in this direction too. Dr Bruce Milne represented Aberdeen at this inspiring event, and now we begin developing our own part of this story...

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Alchemy @aichemyhub.bsky.social · Jul 28

🎉 What a week! Our (Gen)AI in Education workshop brought together minds from 26 UK universities, and what a day it was! From hands-on sessions to big-picture discussions, we explored how generative AI is reshaping learning, teaching, and research.

We're excited about where this is heading next!💡✨