SOU Chemistry

12/11/2025

We asked, you voted! Hexanitrogen is your 2025 Molecule of the Year! To get all the details on the spectacular finalists, check out our full coverage at https://cen.acs.org/synthesis/Molecules-year-2025/103/web/2025/11?sc=251210_sc_eng_fb_cen

06/18/2025

Chemists have created and isolated the neutral nitrogen allotrope hexanitrogen, or N₆—a string of six nitrogen atoms held together by four double bonds and one single bond in the molecule’s center.

Read more: https://cen.acs.org/materials/inorganic-chemistry/new-nitrogen-allotrope-created-last/103/web/2025/06?sc=250611_sc_eng_fb_cen_boosted

05/24/2024

Peter Atkins gives away Concepts in Physical Chemistry in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry

08/04/2023

I think there is a lot of potential for a science-based cover of Barbie Girl by Aqua

07/09/2023

Its exquisite roundness suggests any new particles are beyond the reach of the biggest atom smashers

06/30/2023

06/29/2023

New isotope!

We've just identified a brand new isotope of the rarest element in our planet's crust.

06/17/2023

Congratulations to our Southern Oregon University Chemistry Graduates!!!! We are so proud of you!