Here’s the monthly summary of chemistry stories that have hit the news. This month features news on a longer lasting lithium-air battery, an experiment that provides evidence that water may have two liquid states, and more! Larger summary images for each item are provided below, along with links to articles and studies for all the featured stories.
Note: links to studies behind a journal paywall are indicated with (£). Studies without this symbol are open access and can be accessed and read for free. Asterisked studies are free but require logging in to read.
Chemists set new record for C–C bond length: [Article] [Study]
Unique bioluminescent molecule makes glowworms glow: [Article] [Study]
Experiment boosts theory that water has two liquid states: [Article] [Study (£)]
Lego plants to be made from plant-derived plastic: [Article]
Graphene oxide used in spray-on, 10-minute hair dye: [Article] [Study]
New lithium-air battery lasts for over 700 cycles: [Article] [Study (£)]
Fluorescent sensor warns of catheter blockages: [Article] [Study (£)]
Chemists synthesise Death Cap mushroom toxin: [Article] [Study (£)]
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