the value of making things
By way of Carbon-Based Curiosities comes the following essay by Drs Hoffmann and Hopf on theoretically interesting molecules. Its a loving essay about the nature of discovery and why it is worthwhile to make “distressed” molecules, not just pragmatic but also philosophic.
I remember reading Chemistry Imagined back in the day, and have to say that Hoffmann is spectacular at imparting a love and fascination for chemistry in his writing.
[...] [11]Helicenes: Syntheses, Structures and Properties Note 4: Also covered by selenized: the value of making things reddit_url=http://www.chemistry-blog.com/2008/04/26/molecular-strain-make-me-i-dare-you/ [...]