The crucible
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Breaking the surface?
Philip Ball is perplexed by the EPSRC’s decision to cut surface science funding
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Philip Ball takes a critical look at the science behind an anti-ageing cream and discovers there's some truth in its sugar-coated claims
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To understand the chemical choreography of the cell, we must acknowledge the bustling biomolecular ballroom in which it takes place, says Philip Ball
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Philip Ball admires the artistry of contemporary science buildings and a few old masters too
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Political party conferences are not noted for taking much interest in science, says Philip Ball
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In the art world, chemistry continues to be a rich stimulus to the imagination, says Philip Ball