**Over Three Years Since Crucial US Chemical Plant Security Initiative Lapsed: GAO Advocates for Enhanced Security Protocols** More than three years after the termination of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) in July 2023, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) is advocating for immediate voluntary actions to help chemical facilities mitigate terrorist threats. CFATS, managed […]

Researchers at AstraZeneca in the UK have created a computational workflow to forecast whether a compound will display atropisomerism, an unusual type of chirality that can complicate the drug development process. The company has already integrated this tool into its internal operations. Atropisomerism is a form of axial chirality that arises when bulky groups hinder […]

Google DeepMind has unveiled a revolutionary method for watermarking proteins utilizing artificial intelligence throughout their design process. This development tackles an increasing requirement to trace the sources of AI-generated protein structures, becoming an essential instrument in light of advancing protein design technologies. Generative AI models have swiftly become vital for scientists seeking to devise innovative […]

### Commemorating 150 Years of the American Chemical Society: A Conversation with Wayne Jones As the American Chemical Society (ACS) commemorates its 150th anniversary, **Chemistry World** held a discussion with Wayne Jones, the chair of the ACS board of directors and director-at-large. This exchange occurred during the society’s autumn gathering in Chicago. An esteemed inorganic […]

A novel class of edible batteries can function within the body for a set duration before being completely decomposed in the digestive tract, presenting a means to energize temporary internal medical apparatus. Ingestible and implantable electronics are applicable for monitoring the gut, verifying whether patients have adhered to their medication regimens, or administering electrical stimulation, […]

Boranes represented some of the most distinctive compounds recognized by chemists during the early to mid-20th century. The contributions of William Lipscomb in clarifying their structures and bonding led to his receipt of the Nobel prize in chemistry in 1976 and significantly advanced the scientific community’s comprehension of the chemical bond. Initially known as boron […]

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A novel boron allotrope has been revealed through recent investigations as an exceptionally flexible substance exhibiting outstanding electrical conductivity, surpassing other forms of boron by several orders of magnitude. This advancement was realized via an innovative precursor-based technique, which may lead to the identification of materials with distinct characteristics. The groundbreaking material is the result […]

**Encouraging Plastic Collection and Recycling: A Route to Enhancing Recycling Levels** In recent talks concerning the fight against plastic pollution, the emphasis has shifted towards encouraging the collection and recycling of plastics instead of limiting the production of virgin plastics. This strategy is thought to be more effective in raising recycling levels, as indicated by […]