Chemical Science - The best new journal

Abstract

Welcome to the first issue of 2012. In this Editorial we review an exciting 2011 and look forward to a critical 12 months for Chemical Science. Graphical abstract: Chemical Science - the best new journal. (See additional file upload for image.) It is over three years since the idea of launching a new RSC flagship journal started to gather momentum. The proposal was as a result of international feedback, namely that the RSC should publish a journal that could compete for the very best research in chemistry. As we move into 2012, with Chemical Science thriving, we are delighted with what we have achieved but know it is still early days. The Editorial team (Fig. 1) remain committed to the original goal of ensuring Chemical Science becomes a leading journal for the publication of research of exceptional significance. Fig. 1 Chemical Science Editorial Board. (See additional file upload for more information.) So what have we achieved in 2011 you might ask? Here are some of the highlights that we think merit a mention…