Emma Pewsey

Beyond selfies with Nobel laureates Why young scientists must lead a new era of global collaboration

Honored to share my opinion piece in @chemistryworld.com @rsc.org on the inspiring impact of Lindau Nobel Laureates Meetings for young scientists 🌍🧪

Grateful to @emmapewsey.bsky.social for her kind support! 🙏

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Nobel prize in chemistry 2025: Reaction Join us for an exclusive look at the Nobel in chemistry 2025 prize-winning science - make sure you're there on 10 October

Have you signed up to watch our webinar yet? This Friday, we'll welcome a handful of experts to join us at 3pm BST for an exciting and spontaneous webinar. If chemistry is your thing, you will not want to miss this!

2025 chemistry Nobel prize goes to the scientists behind metal–organic frameworks Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi take top prize for discovery and development of versatile materials with a huge surface area

Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi are this year's winners of the Nobel prize in chemistry for their work on MOFs – just a few grams of these materials can have the same surface area as a football pitch. Julia Robinson with the details.

The 2025 Nobel prize in chemistry as it happens – live Join us as we provide analysis and commentary in the run up to the announcement of the biggest prize in chemistry

Congratulations to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi! For more reaction, follow our live blog.

The 2025 Nobel prize in chemistry as it happens – live Join us as we provide analysis and commentary in the run up to the announcement of the biggest prize in chemistry

It's the most exciting day of the year - the announcement of the Nobel prize in chemistry. Stay up to date on all the latest news with the @chemistryworld.com live blog www.chemistryworld.com/news/the-202...

I know there's a lot happening today, but this is sneaking in under the radar. This proposed new rule would absolutely crush foreign PhD students, potentially making it impossible for them to enroll with any certainty of their ability to finish www.politico.com/news/2025/08...

Last chance to apply! Closing date is the 28th!

Thinking of applying for our Small Grant Scheme? You can now look at the report from some of the winners from last year's scheme!

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Just in time for the weekend!

Carbene coating completely cuts corrosion on iron surfaces A 'molecular double-sided tape' protects iron from rusting with 99.6% efficiency

Corrosion remains a huge problem worldwide. Now, a team has employed an unusual agent to prevent rust - a carbene-based primer for iron surfaces.
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Chemistry ‘cold spots’ emerging across the UK, RSC warns Some regions face a future with fewer chemists

University chemistry departments & course closures in the UK is leading to the emergence of ‘cold spots’ - areas where the subject cannot be studied within a reasonable travel time - says @rsc.org. Students from lower SE backgrounds could be affected the most: www.chemistryworld.com/news/chemist...

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Please fill in this short survey to help CAMS help us all by modernizing what graduates are taught with respect to data handling. Which can be as simple as organizing yourself and naming files sensibly! #chemsky

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Valeria Nicolosi, Jean-Pierre Sauvage and Ben Feringa sat on stage in front of a blue screen saying Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

Inspiring discussion today at #LINO25 with Ben Feringa and Jean-Pierre Sauvage about how molecular machines will drive innovation across many different fields.

But what is a molecular machine? Take 2 polls to help inform Iupac's upcoming definition: www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/take...

What the smell of benzene tells us about the world A philosophical discussion about how much we can trust our senses

Michael Faraday initially characterised the liquid we now know as benzene as smelling of oil gas and almonds. Sense perception in chemistry can be integral to the scientific process, but in philosophy, senses are essentially treated as untrustworthy. #ChemSky #ScienceSky

Nurturing socioeconomic inclusion for a brighter tomorrow Understanding why individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are underrepresented in the chemical sciences

Compared to other developed nations, the UK is 3rd bottom for social mobility, & at its worst in over 50 years

Understanding why individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are underrepresented in the chemical sciences is more important than ever #ChemSky
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Why I returned the Faraday prize to the Royal Society Andrea Sella explains how inaction over Elon Musk's membership motivated him to act

Now I've had a chance to read Andrea Sella's article in @chemistryworld.com on why he returned his Royal Society Faraday Medal. I recommend that you read it too. It's inspiring, though inevitably also disturbing, in these troubled times.
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Why I returned the Faraday prize to the Royal Society Andrea Sella explains how inaction over Elon Musk's membership motivated him to act

'US science is suffering a destruction from within.'
Andrea Sella explains why he returned the Royal Society’s Michael Faraday prize over their inaction regarding Elon Musk’s membership. #ChemSky #SciSky #ScienceSky

Are you an @rsc.org member based in Nigeria? Complete a short survey to help the RSC find out what job-hunting looks like in your country. It takes 8-10 minutes to complete and will be used to help guide our international community of chemists.
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Safety is everyone’s responsibility Maintaining culture and investment is key, especially in the absence of incidents

UK chemicals industry has learned some lessons from the past & now sees relatively few serious incidents. But when incidents are rare, investment in safety is an easy target for budget cuts, whose impact may not be seen for years, but could be catastrophic. www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/safe...

The front cover of the June 2025 issue of Chemistry World on a wooden table. The cover picture is an illustration showing a busy medical waiting room filled with different women. I'm drawn on the bottom right wearing a red top and black skirt, reading a copy of a previous issue of Chemistry World

Life goal achieved: appear on the cover of a magazine

How safe and sustainable are period products? Millions of people around the world use period products every month. Bárbara Pinho finds out what their environmental footprint is and whether they carry chemicals harmful to human health

Commercial period products are made from common materials like cotton and semi-synthetic fibres. But harmful chemicals are sometimes added to the mix. While these additives might enhance convenience or comfort, they also raise important health concerns.

The women-led health projects doing things differently Innovative approaches to awareness and participation

Alice Motion was 'struck by the innovative approaches of two teams led by women, who are exploring gynaecological health in ways that also increase public awareness, connection and involvement.'

Women's health | Chemistry World Many medical conditions affect only women, or affect them disproportionately, but women's health has historically been neglected in medical research. In this collection, we look at the gender gap in h...

This article is part of @chemistryworld.com's excellent new women's health collection - check it out now! www.chemistryworld.com/collections/...

Time off for menstruation is a good idea. Period. Menstrual leave can improve working conditions for all employees

A few countries have laws that allow menstruating employees to take time off to manage their symptoms. While there are potential pitfalls to be wary of, overall I think that menstrual leave should be more widely adopted ⬇️

Women's health | Chemistry World Many medical conditions affect only women, or affect them disproportionately, but women's health has historically been neglected in medical research. In this collection, we look at the gender gap in h...

Many medical conditions affect women disproportionately or exclusively. In our new collection, we look at the gender gap in health and drugs, how treatments for menopause are slowly changing, what we’re finding out about period products and more.

Symbols and tables in chemistry Looking beyond today's periodic table

Symbolism in chemistry goes back to the alchemists and still holds an important role in today's chemical practices.
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Cultural changes need to stop PhD students working for free Top-down support is needed to stop exploitative PhD practices

PhD students face a daunting problem: once their studentship ends, not only do they no longer have an income, but they may feel pressure to continue working for free. As @emmapewsey.bsky.social writes, 'top-down support is needed to stop exploitative PhD practices.' #AcademicSky #ChemSky #ScienceSky

Take two polls to help Iupac define molecular machines An Iupac committee wants your input to guide its recommendations for key terms in the field

The 2016 Nobel prize in chemistry was awarded 'for the design and synthesis of molecular machines'. Ironically, we do not know exactly what constitutes a molecular machine. With the ultimate goal of unifying definitions and standardising terminology, Iupac needs your help!
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The value of good software extends beyond its cost Whether third-party or built in-house, thoughtful design and implementation can improve workflows and make science more inclusive

I've a new article in @chemistryworld.com :)

We've all seen ancient scientific software! But why? Because it works...

Software can improve what we do & make science more inclusive. When it doesn't, there's a problem. Read more at the link!

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