Supramolecular Science. Where it is and where it is going

Amongst the usual selection of the best from all fields of chemistry, this month's issue contains a high proportion of papers on the subject of supramolecular science. We are highlighting this topic in advance of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop celebrating the conclusion of a long-term special programme on Supramolecular Science; Professors Ungaro, Stoddart, and Reinhoudt have contributed an essay looking at the astonishing expansion of research in this field in recent years, and leading researchers have contributed five Concepts articles discussing clearly and sometimes provocatively the current state of research in their own areas. These are listed in the Table of Contents on the next page.