Chemistry
Coverage of Chemistry in the Nexus archive.
- Man who admitted setting cross on fire in Chicago park is charged with a hate crime
A 21-year-old man admitted to setting a cross on fire in Chicago's Grant Park and was charged with a hate crime, arson, and other offenses. He claimed the act was a protest against President Donald Trump and Christian nationalists, not a racially motivated attack. A heart with the word 'resilient' was placed where the burning cross stood.
- 25 things that had to be true for the smartphone to exist
The smartphone's existence required centuries of breakthroughs in physics, chemistry, manufacturing, and global trade converging at the right moment. Key components like transistors and touchscreens were essential to its development.
- Making Claude a Chemist
Anthropic is enhancing their AI model Claude to perform chemistry-related tasks. The research article details efforts to make Claude a 'chemist' through specialized training and capabilities.
- Anthropic shuts down Fable, Mythos models following Trump admin directive
Anthropic shut down access to its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models following a US Commerce Department directive imposing export controls. The move was prompted by concerns over a jailbreak method bypassing safeguards for cybersecurity, chemistry, and biology-related prompts, leading the administration to request a pause in model releases to strengthen national security measures.
- 250 years strong: The chemistry behind America’s success
The article highlights the 250th anniversary of America's founding, emphasizing chemistry's role in the nation's development through materials and innovation. It underscores themes of patriotism, ingenuity, and progress.
- Three scientists pushing chemistry in new directions
Three scientists are innovating in chemistry, improving battery technology and speeding up reaction times. Their work is published in Nature. The scientists' innovative approaches are making a significant impact.
- Chemistry in the AI era
The article discusses chemistry in the AI era, published online by Nature on May 12, 2026. It explores the intersection of chemistry and artificial intelligence. The publication is identified by a doi number.
- AI lets chemists design molecules by simply describing them
A new AI system called Synthegy allows chemists to design molecules by simply describing them, streamlining a process that typically requires years of experience. The AI system generates and evaluates possible solutions using simple language. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the field of chemistry.