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Chemist details CO₂ breakthrough
In the local Dateline New Haven radio program, Nilay Hazari walked listeners through how he, James Mayer, and trainees produced formate. Listen here!
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James Mayer Elected to Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering
Professor James Mayer has been elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering as a leading expert in his field of research.
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Yale chemists discover a new method for reducing carbon dioxide
In a new study, Yale chemists describe an unusual method for converting carbon dioxide into the industrial compound formate.
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Stacy Malaker wins international glycoscience award
Malaker wins the International Glycoconjugate Organization Hakomuri Young Glycoscientist Award for 2025.
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