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Rudolph A. Marcus obituary: theoretical chemist who explained how electrons jump between molecules
3+ week, 4+ day ago (577+ words) Kenneth H. Marcus is a historian at the University of La Verne, La Verne, California, and one of Rudy’s three sons. Marcus’s hallmark was his ability to develop simple equations and models that could capture the essence of messy molecular phenomena....
Before he developed the atomic bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer’s early work revolutionized the field of quantum chemistry – and his theory is still used today
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (291+ words) Remember building model molecules with balls and sticks in chemistry class? You have J. Robert Oppenheimer to thank for that, as a quantum chemist explains....
A new mechanism may shorten the time involved in drug discovery - Binghamton News
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (437+ words) Binghamton University chemists have discovered a new mechanism that could potentially lead to quicker outcomes in pharmaceutical research. Carbon-halogen bonds are among the most common “handles” in organic chemistry, meaning that they’re added to molecules to enable or control a…...
Caltech Mourns the Passing of Nobel Laureate Rudy Marcus – Pasadena Now
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (458+ words) Rudolph A. (Rudy) Marcus, Caltech’s John G. Kirkwood and Arthur A. Noyes Professor of Chemistry, passed away on July 16, 2026. The prolific chemist, who approached theory with infinite curiosity and the background of an experimentalist, was five days shy of his 103rd birthday....
Gentle method for discovering new drugs developed
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (739+ words) Universität Bern Gentle method for discovering new drugs developed Researchers from the University of Bern, in collaboration with ETH Zurich and ZHAW, have developed a new, particularly gentle method for discovering drug candidates. Instead of using harsh chemicals, they rely…...