A program for serial handling of crystallographic data is presented within Olex2. Especially for small molecule electron and x-ray diffraction, the handling of

Preconditions and applications for teaching crystallography in high school chemistry classes are presented.

The Acta Crystallographica Section E announces a call for papers for its new Education and outreach section, dedicated to showcasing innovative practices, resources, and insights in crystallography an...

A strategy for incorporating crystallography laboratory practice into various experimental chemistry courses for undergraduates is described. The flexible approach that relates key concepts to hands-on activities allows students to draw an immediate connection between crystallography theory and their own lab experiences, leading to a deeper understanding of crystallography content and making their brief laboratory visit a memorable experience.

Despite advances in software development, symmetry-related topics are among the most important yet confusing concepts in crystallography training for chemistry students who routinely use small-molecul...

Expanding the boundaries of synthetic tractability ─ of what molecules can be synthesized and isolated ─ is an eternal challenge for synthetic chemists. The development of new synthetic methods and strategies enables the properties and potential functions of novel molecular targets to be experimentally evaluated. In the context of catalysis, predictable synthetic strategies are often available to access kinetically persistent intermediates such as catalyst resting states. In contrast, synthesis and characterization of the reactive intermediates are often not possible due to the fleeting lifetimes of these species. In crystallo photochemistry combines single-crystal matrix isolation with cryogenic photochemistry to enable reactive intermediates to be synthesized under conditions in which they are persistent and can be (crystallographically) characterized. This Outlook highlights key achievements of in crystallo photochemistry as well as discusses opportunities and challenges that confront realization of the potential of in crystallo synthesis to redefine the boundaries of synthetic tractability.