All Chemistry World articles in Archive 2004-2009 – Page 218
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Robins spark a pigment of the imagination
Evidence suggests that radical-pair theory guides migratory birds on their way.
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Ionic liquids: what the Heck is the promise?
Ionic liquids (ILs) are often hailed as the green saviours of organic chemistry.
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Growing smarter
Materials are becoming increasingly smart and now, by utilising known biological applications, a 'smart Petri dish' is being developed.
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Non-explosive route to green reagent
Hydrogen peroxide can be efficiently synthesised from hydrogen and oxygen without the need for strong acids or the risk of explosion.
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One giant leap for lunar minerals
US and Russian scientists discover new mineral in moon rocks.
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EU sets limits for pesticides in food
Judging by the workload facing the new European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), a move to Europe could be a smart decision for scientists looking for long-term job security.
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Enriching uranium
The nuclear power industries of Europe and the US plan to invest at least $5 billion over the next decade in separation of uranium isotopes. David Fishlock looks at how the technology behind nuclear fuel has evolved.
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Sanofi-Aventis emerges
Aventis has finally accepted a bid from its French rival Sanofi Synthélabo.
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Publishing on the edge
With moments to spare before the official launch, the Royal Society has published the first paper in its new journal dedicated to research at the physical-life science interface.
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Skyepharma - down but not out
Rumours of an enforced exodus among senior management at SkyePharma.
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Don't worry, it's organic
According to public perception, organic food is the more heathy option. But is this always the case? Maria Burke looks at organic farming and explodes a few popular myths.
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Keeping an eye on diabetes
Modifying contact lenses will allow easy monitoring of blood glucose levels.
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Crystals go under cover
Fooling the human body by camouflaging inorganic particles as proteins.