Scientists turn methane into medicine in stunning breakthrough Researchers have found a way to turn simple natural gas into high-value medicines and chemicals using light and an iron-based catalyst.

  • Date:
  • February 27, 2026
  • Source:
  • Center for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CiQUS)
  • Summary:
  • Scientists have unveiled a breakthrough way to turn natural gas—long burned as fuel—into valuable chemical building blocks for medicines and other high-demand products. By.