Ether, short for diethyl ether, is one of the most important chemicals in history and its use as a general anesthetic is arguably one of the greatest discoveries of all time (1). Surgery before ...

Taking inspiration from enzymes, chemists have developed a catalyst to simplify the synthesis of ethers, key functional components of many drugs, foods, personal care items and other consumer goods.

Ether (or aether) is a term used in ancient mythology and medieval science to denote the matter that fills in the void of the universe. In the 19th century, physicists borrowed the concept to depict a ...