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Our contributor recalls going from never having met a practicing chemist in his life to becoming a leader in science, and the biggest leadership lessons he’s taken with him ...

After decades, scientists have finally pieced together the 23-step biosynthetic pathway to produce this cancer drug ...

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The inorganic chemical producer Searles Valley Minerals (SVM) is idling its soda ash and boric acid facilities in Trona and Argus, California, saying it cannot compete in international markets with ...

Aluminum is the third-most abundant element in Earth’s crust, after oxygen and silicon. The metal is low cost and highly recyclable, thus making it attractive for chemists looking for more sustainable ...