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These fires are huge, hidden and harmful. What can we do?

Ensia – Smoldering peat gives off massive quantities of carbon dioxide and other pollutants, but the search for solutions is on.

Nature – Materials scientists are creating next-generation mixtures with remarkable properties.

C&EN – Despite strong governmental support, the renewable energy source faces technological challenges before it can take hold.

Nature – Virus-sized particles that fluoresce in every colour could revolutionize applications from television displays to cancer treatment.

New York Times – A chemist’s journey to develop a new class of light-emitting molecules opens up a world of applications.

Science – Singapore announces its research budget for the next five years.

Nature – Researchers hope to show that using the gas as a raw material could make an impact on climate change.

C&EN – To mark last month’s independence day celebrations, C&EN looks back at the country’s struggles.

Nature – Slow, solid-state reactions used by lichens and Renaissance pigment-makers could help to make chemistry greener.

Discover – Carbon dioxide, the bane of climate change, can serve a positive role to boost geothermal energy output.