The Royal Society of Chemistry has launched two new journals centred on innovative applied research across the interfacial and polymer science spectrum. These are the RSC’s first pair of publications focused solely on applied science breakthroughs. RSC Applied Interfaces and RSC Applied Polymers will showcase the latest interdisciplinary research as part of our burgeoning materials portfolio. By placing a spotlight on new studies, the chemical sciences community can learn from each other as we bid to tackle some of the great challenges facing the world today. These new journals are both Gold Open Access, meaning articles will be freely available online for anyone, anywhere to read. The Royal Society of Chemistry will also pay for all article processing charges (APCs) until mid-2025, making it free for researchers to publish their work. Two highly prominent experts in their respective fields have accepted the editor-in-chief positions for these new titles. Read more