Research Articles
The Catalyst's Twist: How a Molecular Handshake Revolutionizes Chemical Synthesis
Explore the fascinating world of cationic oxazaborolidine-catalyzed enantioselective Diels-Alder reactions and their breakthrough with alpha,beta-unsaturated acetylenic ketones.
Preclearing Hydrology: Uncovering the Western Australia Wheatbelt's Forgotten Water Balance
Explore the hydrological transformation of Western Australia's wheatbelt and how understanding preclearing water balance provides targets for future restoration.
Technology and Biodiscovery: The Digital Hunt for Nature's Hidden Molecules
How AI, genomics and robotics are revolutionizing the discovery of new medicines from nature's molecular diversity
Green Blueprints: The Sustainable Synthesis of Aromatic Compounds and α-Hydroxy Ketones
Exploring sustainable approaches to synthesizing aromatic compounds and α-hydroxy ketones using green chemistry principles, copper catalysis, and carbon dioxide.
Bridging Molecules and Medicine: A Glimpse into the Future at the Life Sciences Conference
Exploring breakthroughs in medicinal chemistry and drug development from the BIT Life Sciences conference, featuring CAR-T cell automation and AI-powered drug discovery.
The Echinocandins: Nature's Blueprint for Fighting Fungal Infections
Explore how echinocandins combat fungal infections through targeted cell wall disruption, from natural discovery to advanced synthetic approaches.
Nature's Molecular Puzzles: The Total Synthesis of (+)-Vallesamidine and (+)-Strempeliopine
Exploring the total synthesis of complex schizozygane alkaloids including vallesamidine and strempeliopidine, their synthetic challenges, and advanced methodologies.
The Ghost and the Glow: How Radium Revealed the Power and Peril of Radiation
Explore the fascinating and tragic story of radium's physiological effects, from its miraculous discovery to the lessons learned about radiation safety.
The Molecular Microwave: Cooking Up Complex Chemicals with Precision and Speed
Discover how monomode microwave irradiation under solvent-free conditions is revolutionizing the synthesis of polysubstituted benzenes with unprecedented efficiency and green credentials.
Molecular Mystery: How Chemists Cracked Nature's Structural Code
Discover how chemists used total synthesis to correct the structural misidentification of alpha- and beta-diversonolic esters, revealing nature's hidden molecular secrets.