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Nature Communications, Published online: 06 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74107-8 Halide perovskites degrade at surfaces where defects break octahedral connectivity and destabilize the structure. Wen et al. design indium-based octahedral compounds that bind lead-iodide, forming rigid interfaces that enhance stability and carrier transport for efficient, durable solar cells.

Nature Chemistry, Published online: 05 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41557-026-02167-w The endo-facial stereoselective transformation of norbornadiene (NBD) remains underdeveloped. Now a nickel(0)-catalysed endo-selective [2+2] cycloaddition of NBDs with unactivated internal alkynes is reported, enabled by ligand-mediated facial differentiation of NBDs and nickel-controlled configuration of a key inter…

Nature Chemistry, Published online: 05 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41557-026-02164-z A deconstructive alkaloid remodelling strategy comprising a concise set of robust transformations is introduced. Twenty-six altered frameworks are synthesized, requiring an average of ~1.8 steps per analogue. In cellulo evaluation across ten cancer cell lines indicates that an expanded amine bridge and a deconstructe…

Nature Chemistry, Published online: 05 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41557-026-02162-1 Yuanqiang Sun, Daniel Reddy, and Lishen Zhang explore the central paradox of PTFE: the very molecular design that enabled this industrial marvel has also established the material and its chemical relatives as an enduring environmental crisis.

Nature Chemistry, Published online: 05 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41557-026-02172-z The integration of graphene nanoribbons into single-ribbon devices is impeded by strong inter-ribbon aggregation. Now a cyclophane-based shielding approach has been developed to sterically protect the graphene nanoribbon backbone while imparting internal strain, enabling singly dispersed graphene nanoribbons and modu…

Nature Chemistry, Published online: 05 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41557-026-02163-0 Proteins sharing a common fold can evolve strikingly different functions, but the underlying energetic logic is often hidden. Now, hydrogen exchange–mass spectrometry reveals conserved energetic ‘blueprints’ that distinguish Venus flytrap transcription factors from transport proteins, uncovering molecular switches fo…

Superalkalis are defined as the species having lower ionisation energies (IEs) than alkali atoms or the cations having lower electron affinities than alkali cations. Typical examples include FLi2+, OLi3+, NLi4+, etc., which can be represented by the general formula of XMk+1, where X is a central electronegative atom of valency k, and M represents alkali metal ligands. Enormous progress has been m…

Nature Communications, Published online: 05 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74020-0 Monitoring structural changes in enzymes is essential for elucidating the mechanisms and dynamics of enzymatic catalysis, however, the transient conformational fluctuations involved in catalytic processes typically occur on microsecond-to-millisecond timescales, posing significant challenges for detection via co…

An artistic rendering of early Earth during the Hadean eon shows a surface shaped by frequent impacts, localized melting, and regions with persistent liquid water. Neither entirely hellish nor tranquil, early Earth was a dynamic environment frequently transformed by impact bombardment. Credit: SwRI/Simone Marchi

Scientists caught a famous “sandwich” molecule in a rare hidden state, uncovering a long-missing step in its formation. For more than 70 years, metallocenes have been among the most important molecules in organometallic chemistry. These compounds feature a metal atom positioned between two carbon-based rings, creating a structure often described as a molecular sandwich. They [...]

A new prototype takes mass spectrometry from analyzing a few molecules at a time to handling billions at once. Mass spectrometry is already a cornerstone technology for identifying what molecules are present in a sample and how much of each is there. However, most current instruments still examine molecules one at a time or in [...]

Scientific Reports, Published online: 05 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-52414-w Unraveling the corrosion-mitigating action of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride on carbon steel in acidic media: integrated experimental and multiscale molecular perspectives

From the earliest cell membranes to whale echolocation and plant waterproofing, lipids have quietly shaped the evolution of life. This article explores how these versatile molecules enabled containment, communication, adaptation, and survival across diverse organisms, revealing an often-overlooked chemical history that runs alongside the evolution of life itself.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 05 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-54643-5 One-pot click synthesis of hybrid triazole–pyridine-functionalized polyphenol derivatives under ultrasound irradiation and their antimicrobial assays

The ACS Division of Organic Chemistry and ACS Publications are proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Organic Letters, Journal of Organic Chemistry, Organometallics, and Organic Process Research & Development lectureship awards. See the ACS Axial article for more information. The Journal of Organic Chemistry Award: Jun Xiao and colleagues at Pfizer, USA, are … Read More The post ACS Catalysis,…