Here’s the monthly summary of chemistry stories that have hit the news. This month features news on a self-repairing polymer glass that could mean an end to cracked phone screens, a Guinness world record for the tightest knot ever, and more! Links to articles and studies for all the featured stories are provided below.

Note: links to studies behind a journal paywall are indicated with (£). Studies without this symbol are open access and can be accessed and read for free. Asterisked studies are free but require logging in to read.

Self-healing polymer glass repairs at room temperature: [Article] [Study (£)]

High pressure makes diamond films from graphite layers: [Article] [Study (£)]

Experimental drug safely corrects Huntington’s disease: [Article]

Testosterone may help explain lower male asthma rate: [Article] [Study (£)]

Guinness world record for tightest ever knot: [Article] [Study (£)]

Bacteria use unnatural DNA to make unnatural proteins: [Article] [Study (£)]

More flexible concrete inspired by sea urchin spines: [Article] [Study]

New manufacturing method makes wrinkle-free graphene: [Article] [Study (£)]

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