Commentary – Page 6
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A chemistry renaissance
There’s welcome evidence of a resurgence of interest in chemistry in the UK
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Science must be family friendly
The perception that young scientists need to sacrifice family life for a career in research must change, says Mark Peplow
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Speaking truth to power
Academic freedom is a cornerstone of society that needs protection from governments that seek to silence freethinkers
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Store with care
Chemists need to get their own house (or lab cupboard) in order and new electronic inventories are just the ticket
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The toxic tale of the Flint water crisis
The city’s dilemma highlights serious regulatory failings but demonstrates the empowerment offered by citizen science, explains Mark Peplow
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A farewell to chemical arms
As chemical weapons stockpiles dwindle, international efforts must guard against renewed arsenals, says Mark Peplow
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Count your blessings
With major funding cuts averted, UK chemists prepare to take on some of the world’s biggest challenges
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How science can improve research collaboration
An evidence-based approach could help chemists found better investigative partnerships, says Mark Peplow
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Chop and change
The UK research landscape is in a state of flux and decisions made now will dictate its direction for many years
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The carbon capture challenge
Economics holds the key to solving climate change, says Mark Peplow
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After Tianjin
China’s appalling chemical safety record demands a global response, says Mark Peplow
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A shot in the arm
Vaccines for diseases that afflict the world’s poorest offer an escape not only from disease but also from poverty
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Credit where credit’s due
Disputes over authorship can be a source of conflict in the lab. The solution is greater transparency, says Mark Peplow
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Living on credit
Greece should be wary of short-changing its universities to balance the budget or it could mortgage its future
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Down to business
To make the economic case for research, scientists need to understand how commercialisation works, says Mark Peplow