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Chain Shuttling Enantioselective Polymerization: An Effective Strategy for Synthesizing Stereoblock Polythioethers

A Protein Cleavage Platform Based on Selective Formylation at Cysteine Residues

Ab Initio Predictions of Adsorption in Flexible Metal–Organic Frameworks for Water Harvesting Applications

Peroxycarbenium-Mediated Asymmetric Synthesis of 1,2-Dioxanes and 1,2-Dioxolanes

New Perspective of the Persistent Gender and Diversity Gap in Nobel Prizes

Despite significant strides in gender equity, the Nobel Prizes in STEM fields continue to exhibit glaring disparities in the recognition of women's contributions to science. Thirty years ago, only 3% of Nobel laureates in science were women; today, that number has increased marginally to 4%, raising the critical question: Why “still” so few? This opinion piece examines systemic inequities and structural barriers that hinder the equitable acknowledgment of women's and underrepresented groups’ contributions to science. Data reveal that while women now comprise a significant proportion of degree recipients and workforce entrants in fields such as biomedical research and chemistry, their representation among Nobel laureates remains disproportionately low. Furthermore, racial inequities exacerbate the lack of diversity, with no Black individuals receiving a Nobel Prize in STEM fields to date. The article advocates for transformative changes in academic and research ecosystems to dismantle the power structures and biases that sustain these inequities. It calls for intentional strategies to support, empower, and recognize women and underrepresented scientists, emphasizing the need for inclusive metrics of success. Drawing on personal experiences and the inspirational achievements of past women laureates, the author underscores the urgency of creating equitable pathways to scientific recognition. The piece concludes with a hopeful vision of a future where diversity and inclusion in Nobel recognitions reflect the rich talent and innovation present across all demographics in STEM.

Guest Segregation in Heteromeric Multicage Systems

Modular Synthesis of Planar-Chiral Cyclononenes via <i>trans</i>-Retentive Trapping of π-Allyl-Pd Dipoles

Taming Highly Enolizable Aldehydes via Enzyme Catalysis for Enantiocomplementary Construction of β-Hydroxyphosphonates

Substituent and Heteroatom Effects on π–π Interactions: Evidence That Parallel-Displaced π-Stacking is Not Driven by Quadrupolar Electrostatics

Cu-Catalyzed Diastereo- and Enantioselective Synthesis of Borylated Cyclopropanes with Three Contiguous Stereocenters

Manganese(I)-Catalyzed Enantioselective Alkylation To Access P-Stereogenic Phosphines

Atmospheric Hydroxyl Radical Route Revealed: Interface-Mediated Effects of Mineral-Bearing Microdroplet Aerosol

Secondary Alkylation of Arenes via the Borono–Catellani Strategy

Selective Synthesis of Cyclopeptides with a 2-Oxindole or 3a-Hydroxy-hexahydropyrrolo-[2,3-<i>b</i>]indole Structure by Cytochrome P450 Enzymes

Ordered Interfacial Water Generated at Poly(ionic liquid) Membrane Surface Imparts Ultrafast Water Transport and Superoleophobicity

Ambient Temperature Isolation of a Monatomic Boron(0) Complex

Improved Ammonia Synthesis and Energy Output from Zinc-Nitrate Batteries by Spin-State Regulation in Perovskite Oxides

Observation of the Protein-Inorganic Interface of Ferritin by Cryo-Electron Microscopy

Erratum: Binder et al., “Reducing Filamin A Restores Cortical Synaptic Connectivity and Early Social Communication Following Cellular Mosaicism in Autism Spectrum Disorder Pathways”

Precise Synthesis of Complex Si–Si Molecular Frameworks