The breathtaking glow of Earth’s auroras has fascinated humanity for centuries, but the invisible engine that powers these celestial light shows has long remained a mystery. Now, scientists from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have identified the mechanism that acts as…
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UCLA Chemists Break Bredt’s Rule with Cage Molecules
UCLA chemists have achieved a breakthrough in organic chemistry by synthesizing cubene and quadricyclene, cage-shaped molecules with double bonds that defy the 100-year-old Bredt’s rule. These molecules challenge traditional rules of structure and bonding, opening new possibilities for advanced drug design. Breaking the Old Rules Traditionally, Bredt’s rule states that…