Commentary – Page 8
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News
World’s scientific advisers plan closer collaboration
Advisers across Europe will form a knowledge-sharing network
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Opinion
A mind-blowing legacy
Alexander Shulgin’s research on psychoactive drugs shows how molecules can take on a life of their own once they leave the lab, says Mark Peplow
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Research
Three glowing mice
People’s exposure to nanoparticles could be tested for with skin biopsies
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Opinion
It's life, but not as we know it
A living cell that uses artificial bases in its DNA heralds a profound development for chemistry, says Mark Peplow
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Opinion
Frack and blue
Shale gas will do little to improve the competitiveness of Europe’s chemical industry, argues Mark Peplow
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Opinion
A war on smog
Chemistry can be a force for good in tackling China’s pollution, says Mark Peplow
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Opinion
The value of trust
Rebuilding a damaged relationship with researchers should be a top priority for the new boss of the UK’s physical sciences funding council
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Business
Europe's chemical industry faces extinction in 10 years
Chairman of Ineos warns that the sector could go the way of the dinosaur thanks to high energy and feedstock costs
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Business
Europe's chemical sector stagnated in 2013
Lack of output growth leaves industry 6.4% adrift of peak in 2007
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Europe suspends Swiss research status in immigration row
Loss of full research partnership standing will put Switzerland at a disadvantage in securing European funding
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Genome study to pursue Richard III's medical history
Scientists hope sequencing of last Plantagenet king’s genome will reveal more about his appearance and health
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Clouds on the horizon for UK science
Europe’s research chief warns of skills shortages and funding shortfalls at EU funding programme launch
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News
EPSRC names new chief executive
University of Southampton’s Philip Nelson will replace David Delpy as head of the funding body
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Opinion
Virtually excellent
Assembling a dream team of international researchers could offer a useful snapshot of the UK’s strength in chemical engineering, says Mark Peplow
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News
Chemist to be next president of US science organisation
Geraldine Richmond, a chemistry professor at the University of Oregon, will head the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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News
Funding confirmed for another 19 doctoral centres
Extra centres will provide industrial training for a further 900 postgraduates
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Opinion
The morning after the night before
Replacing alcohol with a more benign drug sounds like a great idea, but it faces insurmountable hurdles, says Mark Peplow
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Business
EU chemical agency gives first hazardous substance authorisation
Rolls Royce given first approval to use substance linked to birth defects under controlled conditions
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Business
Kemira now water-based after formic acid sale
Business sold to US agrichemical for €140 million