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NewsFaculty mindset affects racial achievement gap in Stem subjects
Racial performance gap is twice as large in Stem classes taught by professors who believe intelligence is inherent and can’t be changed
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ResearchChemical analysis reveals origin of Pompeian mosaic tiles
Work will help to preserve ancient murals
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NewsSmall research teams more likely to deliver disruptive results
Both large and small teams are needed to keep the scientific ecosystem healthy, study finds
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NewsManfred Eigen, pioneer of study of exceptionally fast chemical reactions, dies aged 91
Eigen was instrumental in the development of a method to probe reactions using pulses of energy
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OpinionHave we solved chemistry?
A new book suggests chemistry is over 90% ‘complete’ – and that could be a good thing
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PodcastBook Club – Inventing Ourselves
Cognitive neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore explores the unique period of brain development that occurs during adolescence
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OpinionShould I help make fullerenes if people are going to eat them?
The ethics of getting involved in products with unproven claims
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OpinionThe Likens-Nickerson Apparatus
Tracking down an obscure kit’s creator can make you hopping mad
