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Nature @nature.com · 3h

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.
#NobelPrize

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 6h

This morning, the 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry will be announced!

Here are my brief infographic explainers of the past ten years of chemistry Nobel Prizes: www.compoundchem.com/category/nob...

#ChemSky 🧪

Image showing all of the Compound Interest Nobel Prize in Chemistry infographics from 2015 to 2024.

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

With the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry being announced tomorrow, here's a reminder of the research on protein structure prediction that won last year's prize: www.compoundchem.com/2024/10/10/2...

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The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to David Baker for computational protein design and to Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper for protein structure prediction. Proteins are important biological molecules formed from 20 naturally occurring amino acids. Proteins form folded 3D structures which are key to their function and properties, but the exact way in which they fold is hard to predict. In 2020, Demis Hassabis, John Jumper and their co-workers unveiled an artificial intelligence model called AlphaFold2 to predict 3D folded structures of proteins. David Baker developed Rosetta, software that also attempts to predict protein structures, and used it to start with a protein structure and use the software to work out its amino acid sequence. Predicting and designing protein structures benefits the design of protein-based drugs, sensors, vaccines, catalysts, and more. It also aids our understanding of existing proteins and how they interact with other molecules.

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 1d

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! 🍂
www.compoundchem.com/2014/09/11/a...

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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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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 6d

Funnily enough despite writing about it I’ve never gotten around to trying it!

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 6d

I can’t remember if that was intentional or not, but I hope it was!

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Dr Kerry Elgie @kerryasynt.bsky.social · 7d

Happy 1st October! 🍁

The brilliant reds, oranges & yellows of autumn leaves aren’t just a seasonal show, they’re the result of clever chemistry.

A perfect reminder that chemistry always leaves us impressed. 🍂

Many thanks to @compoundchem.com for the fabulous graphic.

#ColourChemistry

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ESA Space Science @science.esa.int · 7d

🆕 The discovery of new complex organic molecules at Saturn's #Enceladus enhances the likelihood that the moon is habitable 🪐

On Earth, these molecules are involved in chemical reaction chains that lead to the more complex molecules essential for life.

Read more 👉 www.esa.int/Science_Expl...
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Scientific illustration showing a cross-section of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. It features three labelled layers: An ice shell at the top, with visible cracks releasing jets of water vapour into space; an ocean in the middle, depicted as a large body of water beneath the ice; a rocky core at the bottom, shown emitting heat that may drive the jets. In the background, Saturn and its rings are visible in space.

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 6d

For #InternationalCoffeeDay, here's an article I wrote for @theguardian.com (somehow a whole decade ago) about the chemistry in your coffee cup: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A chemistry teacher's guide to the perfect cup of coffee

Sometimes you just want a caffeine hit to wake you up, but if you appreciate the finer points of a cup of coffee, it’s worth going right down to the chemistry of the water, milk, sugar – and salt

www.theguardian.com

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 13d

From what I’ve read (not exhaustive by any means) it may have limited effectiveness over a placebo, but yeah, it’s definitely not the most effective of the medicines featured here.

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WHO @who.int · 14d

WHO statement on autism-related issues

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy

Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI

WHO statement on autism-related issues

Follow @WHO for the latest updates

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 14d

What makes us sleepy, and what medicines can help when we can’t doze off? 😴

The latest edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN examines drugs that combat insomnia and how they work: cen.acs.org/biological-c...

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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Dr David Boyce @drdavidboyce.bsky.social · 17d

Does anybody have a photo of chemist Gladys Elsmie - who worked with Brady to develop Brady’s reagent? She has the same name as Elvis Presley’s mother and that’s is all google will give me.

@compoundchem.com @rsc-eic.bsky.social @rsc.org @chatchemistry.bsky.social

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Andy Brunning @andy.compoundchem.com · 25d

It was great to be back in Bath yesterday for a fantastic day of talks at #BathChem25. Thanks to @bathchem.bsky.social for the invite and for putting together such an enjoyable and engaging day!

Photo of me presenting in a lecture theatre in front of a slide titled “making sense of molecules” showing two depictions of the molecule caffeine.

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 25d

I found another #IYPT2019 periodic table in the wild at #BathChem25 yesterday! @rsc.org #ChemSky

Andy Brunning @andy.compoundchem.com · 26d

Back at Bath for #BathChem2025 today and look what I found in the chemistry building!

Photo of me standing in front of my IYPT2019 periodic table posters in the Bath Chemistry building

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · 29d

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 🧪

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

Excited to be heading back to Bath for this next week! I’ll be sharing the story of Compound Interes and I’m also looking forward to hearing from the other speakers on the day #BathChem25

Petra Cameron @pjcgroupbath.bsky.social · Sep 4

Calling all former Bath Chemistry staff and students: last few days to register for our Celebration of @bathchem.bsky.social next week! Details at www.chem25.co.uk

150 people coming so far, but it's not too late to join us for a fantastic programme of alumni talks and evening entertainment.

Chem25@Bath | 25 Years of Discovery, Innovation & Community in 1 South

Chem25: Marking 25 Years of Innovation in the 1 South Chemistry Building, University of Bath

www.chem25.co.uk

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · Sep 3

A new school year is here, so today's post is for the chemistry teachers!

I've mapped my chemistry infographics to classroom topics, providing explanations, visualisations and interesting contexts.

It's all available to download in a free PDF here: wp.me/p4aPLT-8Ty

#ChemSky #ITeachChem

Promo image for the infographic mapping document, showing an organic reaction map inside a circle on the right-hand side, with the caption "Compound Interest Infographics Topic Mapping" on the other.

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Mineral Cup #MinCup25 @mineralcup.bsky.social · Sep 1

#MinCup25 Round 1 Match 1: Hazardous (but useful!) #Chrysotile faces off against stunning gem #Pectolite. Do you pick the forbidden cotton candy, or the anti-pulverization beauty?

VOTE: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1...

Check RESULTS: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...

Vote in Round 1 Match 1 — Mineral Cup

Click here to vote in Chrysotile vs Pectolite

www.mineralcup.org

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

Yup, though I’ve not tried yet. Might give it a go!

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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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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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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · May 4

Beer gave us the pH scale, and lemon juice modernized it.

Danish chemist Søren Peter Lauritz Sørensen worked at the Carlsberg Laboratory, founded 1875 by J. C. Jacobsen who owned Carlsberg Brewery.

Sørensen's 'hydrogen ion exponent' was annotated pH, but he didn't explain what the 'p' meant.

Chemist Søren Peter Lauritz Sørensen observing a chemical apparatus. He has a moustache and goatee, wears a dark suit. Harsh shadows have been cast on the wall behind him.

Photo from Carlsberg A/S.

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Ele Willoughby @minouette.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy birthday to Claudine Picardet (1735-1820) #chemist, #mineralogist, meteorologist & perhaps most importantly, translator of latest science from Swedish, English, German, Italian & possibly Latin to French at the height of the chemical revolution. 🐡🧪👩🏼‍🔬 #histsci

She married barrister & member of

My linocut portrait of Claudine Picardet in late 17th century wig with ringlets and dress, holding a book behind a table with a collection of minerals and scientific glassware for chemistry experiments. The print on white Japanese paper is made in a gradient of pale purple at the top through magenta to rose-bronze at the bottom with the exception of the taps at the top of one of the vessels which are in bronze.

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · Aug 6

From sunburn to swimming pools, the sun triggers chemical reactions all around us. The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics in @cenmag.bsky.social shines a light on some of the molecular transformations driven by the sun's rays: cen.acs.org/physical-che...

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This graphic describes chemical reactions triggered by ultraviolet light from the sun. These reactions include those that break down plastics, aid the production of vitamin D, cause skin burns from the sap and juices of some plants, decompose swimming pool chlorination, and form components of brown smog compounds.

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