### 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 […]

The UK government has introduced a new regulation prohibiting individuals under 16 from accessing social media platforms, effective March 2027, necessitating tech firms to enforce more rigorous age verification processes. This initiative aims to safeguard minors from potential risks, although social media sites will retain offerings for educational content and news without live interactions or […]

A novel method that operates at lower temperatures to depolymerise acrylic glass back into its monomer could provide a more effective and environmentally sustainable means of recycling the material. This technique, which does not require solvents, was created by Swiss researchers who showed that it could yield high amounts of pure monomers suitable for creating […]