A catalyst-free way to add boron to arenes

RIKEN chemists have demonstrated a method to synthesize organic compounds that contain the element boron. Organoboron ...
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Birth of Gold Hydride: Scientists accidently formed a new compound, proving gold can be "reactive"

A recent experiment forced gold to react with hydrogen, forming a fleeting compound called gold hydride. (Image: X/@IndiaInfoGuid) Scientists created gold hydride by forcing gold to react with ...
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Periodic table: Scientists propose new way of ordering the elements

The periodic table of the elements, principally created by the Russian chemist, Dmitry Mendeleev (1834-1907), celebrated its 150th anniversary last year. It would be hard to overstate its importance ...
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Only 1% of chemical compounds have been discovered – here’s how we search for others that could change the world

Matthew Addicoat receives funding from EPSRC and the Royal Society. The universe is flooded with billions of chemicals, each a tiny pinprick of potential. And we’ve only identified 1% of them.
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Charged 'molecular beasts' the basis for new compounds

Mass spectrometers are high-tech machines that play an important role in our society. They are highly sensitive analytical instruments that are indispensable in areas such as medical diagnostics, food ...