some antiaromatic molecules have been tamed

An example of metaphor in science journalism

"But recently, some antiaromatic molecules have been tamed. One of the pioneers is Mike Haley at the University of Oregon, US – who turned Wu [Dr Judy Wu, University of Houston in Texas, US] on to the concept. 'In 2018, I met with Mike Haley to discuss some chemistry related to aromaticity,' Wu says. 'And he said "You know, aromaticity is all great, but anti-aromaticity is the real fun"."

James Mitchell Crow

Mitchell Crow, J. (2024). Illuminating antiaromaticity. Chemistry World, 21(5), 42-47. https://www.chemistryworld.com/features/illuminating-antiaromaticity/4019362.article