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Hunting for the hidden chemistry in solid catalysts

Advances in analytical techniques uncover subtleties of these essential industrial catalysts

Credit: Bert Weckhuysen/Utrecht U.

Nektar advances abuse-proof opioid

Biotech firm uses PEGylation to stem euphoria effect

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Breathable electronic skin

Mesh design allows airflow through skintight, stretchable gold electronics

Credit: Takao Someya Group/University of Tokyo

More helium is on the way

Entrepreneurs forge ahead with new, on-purpose wells, but they need Congress to clarify lease terms

Credit: IACX

U.S. team makes history at International Chemistry Olympiad

High school students score four golds for first time in team’s history

Credit: Cecilia Hernandez

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