Новости за 04.09.2020

Young Black scientists thrive in the supportive environment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. But predominantly white schools don't have the same success, in part because of barriers erected by introductory chemistry courses. No matter their path, though, 6 Black chemists talk about their hopes for the future

A supportive atmosphere, diverse faculty, and intense preparation keep Black students in science-and push them on to get a PhD

Gatekeeper courses contribute to the diversity challenges chemistry faces. Some professors and institutions are working to change the narrative from one of gatekeepers to one of gateways

Black chemists share their stories and advocate for more inclusivity in STEM

Buyers' desire to diversify beyond China could spur growth in India's industry

Finding offers a possibly safer biosynthetic route to the important feedstock

Once the purview of big companies, early-stage discovery lures young firms with new technologies

Coupled with a catalyst, strained compounds can control chirality

Dodder plants wait for host's signal before producing flowers

A lanthanide-binding protein found in bacteria could extract rare-earth metals more efficiently and with less waste

The Stony Brook professor is winding down her lab and running for Congress in New York's first district

The explosion fueled the Lebanese COVID-19 epidemic; health effects of dust and toxins are under study