A new form of aluminum unlocks sustainable and cheaper catalysts

• King’s College London researchers discovered a novel aluminum form, offering a cheaper, sustainable catalyst alternative. • The new aluminum molecules exhibit high reactivity, ca

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 179 words

Stereospecific alkyl-alkyl cross-coupling of boronic esters

• Copper acetylide complex catalyzes stereospecific C(sp3)-C(sp3) coupling of boronic esters. • Reaction uses four‑coordinate boron ‘ate’ complexes, enabling stereocenter preservat

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 168 words