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Nature Communications, Published online: 20 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-76884-8 Author Correction: Single-gold etching at the hypercarbon atom of C -centred hexagold(I) clusters protected by chiral N -heterocyclic carbenes

Ancient Roman buildings, bridges and aqueducts have survived for thousands of years, and scientists have long wondered why their concrete has proved so durable. Now, lessons from Roman construction are being used to develop modern concrete that can repair small cracks on its own. MIT Associate Professor Admir Masic has spent years studying the chemistry […] The post Ancient Roman Secret Could Mak…

Fool’s gold, or pyrite, is made of worthless iron disulfide, but can contain tiny amounts of the real thing. Using an ‘atom probe’, research has uncovered a new way gold atoms can hide in pyrite crystals.

Getting tellurium and phosphorus to form a molecule is stupidly hard and not very glamorous. Here’s why it’s worth the effort.

Listen to the The Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast to hear biochemist Mark Lorch explain how scientists are trying to make new elements for the periodic table.

Nature Communications, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-76282-0 Herein, the authors present a noble-metal-free, recyclable, and structurally defined heterogeneous photocatalytic platform for selective N-demethylation based on atomically dispersed Cu sites supported on functionalized graphitic carbon nitride.

Background: I wanted to make calcium phosphate dissolved in phosphoric acid as a means to restore teeth. Phosphoric acid is edible and while an irritant, does not cause immediate damage to the membranes of the mouth even at high concentrations. The idea was to add a small amount to the mouth... Read more

Table of Contents Why Manganese Compounds Aren’t All the Same Say “manganese compound” to a chemist and they’ll ask which one, because the answer changes everything. Manganese dioxide is a... The post “Manganese Compounds Explained: Types, Uses, and Safety” appeared first on 33Science .

Scientific Reports, Published online: 17 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-66786-6 Synthetic control of cobalt–zinc bimetallic zeolitic imidazolate frameworks for oxidation reactions

Nature Communications, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-76517-0 Spin polarization plays a pivotal role in heterogeneous catalysis, but the precise construction of active sites with tailored spin states remains challenging. Here, the authors regulate the oxide mixology of precursor materials to tune the spin polarization of ferromagnetic cobalt centers in nitride catalysts,…

Washing soda, known chemically as sodium carbonate, is one of the oldest cleaning agents in the home. It appears in DIY laundry detergent recipes and commercial powders alike, where it softens water, lifts grease, and boosts the cleaning power of soap. The compound is inexpensive, easy to find in the laundry aisle, and useful far […] The post What Is Washing Soda? Uses, Chemistry, and How to Make…

Nature Communications, Published online: 07 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-76432-4 Nickel catalysts usually turn carbon dioxide into methane, limiting carbon monoxide production. Forming intermetallic compound Ni3Sn2 weakens carbon monoxide binding over nickel, delivering stable, nearly complete selectivity for carbon monoxide.

Nature Communications, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-76406-6 Transition-metal oxides offer a low-cost alternative to precious metals for environmental catalysis, yet CO oxidation under humid and sulfur-laden conditions remains a challenge due to rapid catalyst poisoning. Here, the authors report an atomic dispersion of Ti-decorated MnOx-Fe2O3 catalyst with excellent act…