Unleashing the Untapped Potential: Exploring New Frontiers in Chemical Discovery

Scientists have only identified 1% of the billions of potential chemical compounds in the universe. Discovering new compounds could lead to breakthroughs in areas such as greenhouse gas removal and medicine. While there are rules in chemistry, they can be flexible, allowing for more possibilities. Chemists search for new compounds by modifying known compounds or using new starting materials. They also study the natural world for inspiration. Determining the structure of new compounds has become easier with techniques like X-ray and MRI. However, actually making the compounds remains a challenge.