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Features
Cold chemistry
Intrepid researchers will brave the harshest conditions in the name of science. Ned Stafford talks to some of Antarctica's chemists
Trouble brewing
Chemical reactions during storage can destroy a beer's flavour. Henry Nicholls finds out how brewers are striving to stabilise beer's chemistry
A healthy dose
Is it really worth supplementing your diet with health-boosting pills? Emma Davies reports
Rebuilding Africa with science
As the RSC launches the first African hub of its Pan Africa Chemistry Network, Victoria Gill finds out how science can provide real solutions for the continent
Molecule of murder
In an exclusive article adapted from his new book, John Emsley explores the hallucinogen, medicine, deadly poison and antidote that is atropine
Opinions
Editorial: Balancing up the equation
Academic chemistry is a less welcoming environment for women than it is for men
Putting women in their place
It's in all our interests to promote the career progression of women in chemistry, says Annette Williams
Column: In the pipeline
Derek Lowe is looking for a little more variety among his reactions
Column: The crucible
If DNA polymerisation is reversible, asks Philip Ball, why don't we end up with some static equilibrium?
Column: Bench Monkey
Dylan Stiles touches on the 299 ways to convert an alcohol to an aldehyde or ketone
Column: Totally Synthetic
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Human trials for dyes that make cancers glow
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Gold's magic number
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Gold nanocluster catalysts split oxygen molecules - but cluster size is crucial
Grasslands emit greenhouse gas
20 August 2008
Plants produce significant quantities of methane - a potent greenhouse gas - depending on where they are growing
Spying on self-assembly
20 August 2008
First detailed study glimpses peptides self-organising on nanoparticles
Knockout nanoparticles fight infection
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Septicaemia causing bacteria take a blow from two different types of antibacterial nanoparticles
Crystal phases get ID'd
20 August 2008
It is now easier to automatically ID crystal phases in zeolites, thanks to scientists in Spain
Flask synthesis promises untainted heparin
19 August 2008
Clinical trials with pure synthetic anticoagulant in five years, says chemist
China keeps pollution in bounds
19 August 2008
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from fuel burning don't stray far ashore
Circuit boards to building blocks
19 August 2008
Electronic waste made into planks as strong as concrete
Revising the route to a stealthy siderophore
19 August 2008
Surprising result reveals details of potential enzyme target in the fight against anthrax
Patterning promise for next-gen computers
18 August 2008
Self-assembling polymers hold key to computer components of the future
Exclusive Interview: Cal Dooley
18 August 2008
Ex-congressman takes helm of US chemical industry group
Discovering the secrets of DNA repair
18 August 2008
Scientists are adding lesions into DNA to probe the mechanisms that allow dormant bacteria to come 'back to life'
Propylene oxide gets a green makeover
18 August 2008
An industrially important compound is made in a more environmentally conscious way
Sweet smell of success
18 August 2008
German scientists have used an ionic liquid coating on a hydrogenation catalyst to make sweet smelling chemicals
The Commercial Chemist
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