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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 11h

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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Patrick Walter @patdwalter.bsky.social · 22h

Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi win 2025 chemistry Nobel prize for work on metal–organic frameworks. Huge congrats to them, I feel this prize has been coming for some time! www.chemistryworld.com/news/the-202...

The 2025 Nobel prize in chemistry as it happens – live

Join us as we provide analysis and commentary in the run up to the announcement of the biggest prize in chemistry

www.chemistryworld.com

Patrick Walter @patdwalter.bsky.social · 1d

Morning all. An exciting day in the chemistry calendar. The #NobelPrize in chemistry will be announced in a little over an hour. We're keeping track of all the developments as they happen at Chemistry World #chemnobel www.chemistryworld.com/news/the-202...

The 2025 Nobel prize in chemistry as it happens – live

Join us as we provide analysis and commentary in the run up to the announcement of the biggest prize in chemistry

www.chemistryworld.com

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Benjamin Pope @benjaminpope.bsky.social · 1d

it's actually not two Nobels for Josephson junctions, just one that tunnelled over a gap of 52 years

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Patrick Walter @patdwalter.bsky.social · 28d

Interesting. Where was Reiher speaking?

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · Jul 17

'The UK is facing a drought,' writes @patdwalter.bsky.social. Not only in terms of rainfall, but also in 'the way in which undergraduate chemistry provision across the country is starting to dry up.'
#ChemSky

Chemistry ‘deserts’ threaten to push poorer undergraduates out

Course and departmental closures in the UK are creating 'cold spots', leaving students high and dry

www.chemistryworld.com

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Patrick Walter @patdwalter.bsky.social · Aug 19

Catfish wriggling up a waterfall. Outstanding! www.science.org/content/arti...

Thousands of climbing catfish filmed scaling waterfalls

New footage provides rare insight into the daring migration of an enigmatic fish

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Magdalena Skipper @magdalenaskipper.bsky.social · Jul 24

Meta scientists talk about ‘pivot penalty’ which hampers career progression. This World View argues that scientists who are not tied down by fixed research agendas can pivot nimbly to work where they are most needed. They need to be supported

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Fund scholars who tackle urgent issues — from misinformation to error spotting

Scientists who are not tied down by fixed research agendas can pivot nimbly to work where they are most needed. It’s time to build career paths with these researchers in mind.

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Patrick Walter @patdwalter.bsky.social · Jul 3

I'm oklpl

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Nessa Carson @supersciencegrl.co.uk · Jul 2

UK chemistry industry professionals

Please fill in this short survey to help CAMS help us all by modernizing what graduates are taught with respect to data handling. Which can be as simple as organizing yourself and naming files sensibly! #chemsky

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Carol Parish @carolaparish.bsky.social · Jul 2

URichmond is hiring two tenure-track faculty. One in biochemistry/chemical biology and the other in experimental physical chemistry. This is a terrific place to work - our focus is on our talented undergraduates and we have robust research resources. chemistryjobs.acs.org/job/assistan...

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · Jun 19

'Straitened times call for difficult choices,' writes @patdwalter.bsky.social. 'You can be sure that university leaders and groups are already lobbying the government hard on behalf of higher education. The government now needs to listen. #ChemSky #EduSky #ScienceSky

If the UK wants growth fuelled by R&D, universities need relief now

The spending review has left universities struggling with deficits with few options but to hope for good news

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Andy Extance @andyextance.bsky.social · May 22

Having written many stories about exciting new chemistry AI technologies, I wondered how easy it would be for people to try for themselves.

This story is the outcome of that curiosity – read on for two interesting takeaways and a piece of snark.

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A guide to navigating AI chemistry hype

If you plan to use machine learning for research, consider ChatGPT’s shortcomings and inquire about AI tools’ training data and benchmarking performance

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Patrick Walter @patdwalter.bsky.social · May 23

Very interesting. I'm glad it's not just me that consistently misspells chemistry. It's a long-running joke at Chemistry World.

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · May 23

Can there still be room for this kind of all-consuming search for new knowledge, while protecting the physical and mental health of researchers? Asks @patdwalter.bsky.social.

Can scientific curiosity and pressure to work long hours be balanced with well-being?

Younger researchers must beware the trap that sees their scientific fervour take over their lives

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · May 21

A ban on most uses of DCM was finalised by the US EPA in May 2024, with consumer use of DCM to be phased out within one year and most industrial and commercial uses within two. With the Trump administration appearing poised to continue with the plan, research labs are bracing for change. #ChemSky

A year on from the announcement of the dichloromethane ban, US research labs brace for change

Trump administration appears to be backing the Biden rule so universities are moving to comply

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Neil Withers @neilwithers.bsky.social · May 20

I'm very pleased to see this collection live – links to individual stories to follow below...

Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · May 20

Many medical conditions affect women disproportionately or exclusively. In our new collection, we look at the gender gap in health and drugs, how treatments for menopause are slowly changing, what we’re finding out about period products and more.

Women's health | Chemistry World

Many medical conditions affect only women, or affect them disproportionately, but women's health has historically been neglected in medical research. In this collection, we look at the gender gap in h...

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Patrick Walter @patdwalter.bsky.social · May 21

What have you done to poor Tomislav's name New Scientist? Your website's symbol selection just can't cope!

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Patrick Walter @patdwalter.bsky.social · May 7

Wonderful story of a woman who lived with birds and chronicled their lives and personalities. Gwen Howard is a name I'd never come across before and her books from the first half of the 20th century have disappeared into obscurity but could perhaps do with being resurrected nautil.us/the-woman-wh...

The Woman Who Saw Birds as Individuals

Len Howard opened her cottage—and our eyes—to the birds

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Fer @gomobel.bsky.social · May 1

On Monday, an unprecedented blackout caused chaos across Spain and Portugal. Nevertheless, research centres stayed strong and showcased survival skills and resilience. Yours truly, reporting for @chemistryworld.com: www.chemistryworld.com/news/researc...

Research centres weather unprecedented blackout in Spain and Portugal

Backup batteries and diesel generators guaranteed the stability and security of scientific systems

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Patrick Walter @patdwalter.bsky.social · May 1

Still a bigger draw than the statue outside the station.

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Dr. Daisy Pooler @daisypooler.bsky.social · Apr 30

are you a molecular machinist? have you been wondering, like us, what exactly a molecular machine is? please help us figure it out! read this article and answer the polls to help our IUPAC team: Carson, @aprahamian.bsky.social, @deanast.bsky.social, @sgoldup.bsky.social, and Pierangelo! 🔗

Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · Apr 29

The 2016 Nobel prize in chemistry was awarded 'for the design and synthesis of molecular machines'. Ironically, we do not know exactly what constitutes a molecular machine. With the ultimate goal of unifying definitions and standardising terminology, Iupac needs your help!
#ChemSky #ScienceSky

Take two polls to help Iupac define molecular machines

An Iupac committee wants your input to guide its recommendations for key terms in the field

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · Apr 29

Ambiguities in chemical nomenclature can lead to misinterpretations that impact everything from data integration and intellectual property disputes to regulatory compliance and product safety. That's why Iupac is working to standardise the definitions of a molecular machine, and you can help!

Molecular machines won a Nobel prize nine years ago, but we still can’t decide what one is

World authority on chemistry nomenclature aims to clean up molecular machine terminology

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · Apr 24

A few firms are developing lab coats in a wider range of sizes and with features that enhance comfort: cen.acs.org/safety/lab-s... #chemsky #phdsky #academicsky 🧪

Ill-fitting lab coats raise safety and inclusivity concerns

The protective garments are not only uncomfortable but can pose a danger to researchers

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Patrick Walter @patdwalter.bsky.social · Apr 24

'Neurodegenerative diseases today are where cancer was 50 years ago, namely when you are able to diagnose it, it’s too late,’ says Hermona Soreq. She's part of a team who have now developed a new test for #Parkinson's based on tRNA that can diagnose it early www.chemistryworld.com/news/simple-...

Simple blood test could enable detection of Parkinson’s disease before symptoms emerge

Test on tRNA fragment ratios shows promise

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