George Barany

Welcome to this month’s crossword, constructed by Charles M. Deber, professor emeritus of biochemistry at the University of Toronto and senior scientist at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, and George Barany, professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. They thank Marcia Brott and Irene Cesa for test solving and editorial suggestions. C&EN recommends that solvers enjoy a bit of protein as they approach this puzzle.

Welcome to this month’s crossword, constructed by George Barany, professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and Irene Cesa, a retired chemist from Wheaton, Illinois. They thank Marcia Brott for test solving and editorial suggestions. As ACS continues its sesquicentennial celebration in 2026, this puzzle highlights National Historic Chemical Landmarks (NHCLs), which exemplify chemical discovery and innovation.

Welcome to this month’s crossword, constructed by Irene Cesa, a retired chemist from Wheaton, Illinois, and George Barany, professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. They thank Marcia Lysakowski Brott for test solving and editorial suggestions, and Manny I. Fox Morone and Krystal Vasquez for the article that initially inspired this puzzle.