John D. Roberts Dies at 98; He Revolutionized the Field of Organic Chemistry He popularized nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, a tool used to understand chemical structures, and was a leader in understanding how organic reactions occurred. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Mystery sea beast IDENTIFIED: Scientists find out what washed up in IndonesiaThe Health Issue: What Animals Taught Me About Being HumanThe Health Issue: The Mystery of the Wasting House-CatsProxima b SHOCK: 'Second Earth' COULD support alien life after all, scientists revealThe Health Issue: The Genetics of Pooched-Out PoochesSpaceX successfully launches its heaviest satellite EVER into orbit