All Chemistry World articles in Archive 2010-2015 – Page 197
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Research
Synthetic nanozymes silence hepatitis C
A new approach to viral diseases uses an artificial nanoparticle complex which can be programmed to shut down viral genes
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Business
First HIV drug approved as prevention
Truvada tablets can reduce the risk of infection for an HIV-negative person
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BusinessThe future of PVC production?
Commercial interest in a semi-continuous approach seems to be on the rise
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NewsNanosilver in consumer goods under the spotlight
Danish environment agency finds no evidence of a risk to the public from goods with antibacterial properties
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Research
Milking the benefits of multiple biomarkers
Reliable detection of banned hormone that increases milk yield in dairy cows
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'Artificial leaf' under the microscope
The structure of Dan Nocera's oxygen evolving complex has been elucidated giving researchers the chance to improve upon it
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Business
Drug spending to hit $1.2tn in 2016
Growth is expected to bottom out at 3–4% for 2012 and then rise to 5–7% for 2016
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News
Research integrity may be linked to UK grants
Universities UK concordat on good research conduct suggests that signatories could make commitments part of grant conditions
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ResearchWhere did Earth’s water come from?
Study of meteorite isotope ratios suggests Earth’s water was delivered by express asteroid rather than comets
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Bittersweet result for dark chocolate
Polyphenols play an important role in chocolate, determining whether it is good or bad for your health
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Homeostatic hydrogels to help heat the home
A new material that responds to environmental stimuli and can self-regulate its response could help keep homes at just the right temperature
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FeatureDrawing on drugs to kick the habit
While pharma companies stand accused of giving up on drugs to help people stop smoking, tobacco firms are looking at controversial nicotine replacement products. Anthony King surveys an area that is problematic on all sides.
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Research
At the cutting edge of naval research
Jeffrey Long discusses the US navy’s latest scientific developments with Elinor Hughes
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ResearchWhy can we walk on custard?
Scientists take a closer look at how shear-thickening fluids respond to impacts
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NewsUS Navy goes green with biofuel plants
Plans are in motion to supply US ships and planes with alternative fuels, but the move faces stiff opposition from some politicians
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Careers
Your route to recruitment
Three recruitment agencies tell Yfke Hager their job hunting tips, and explain how they can lend a helping hand
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ResearchFluorine finally found in nature
Mystery of nasty niff from ‘fetid fluorite’ minerals is solved - it’s all down to the fluorine it releases
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Business
GSK drug shines in HIV trial
HIV–Aids drug candidate dolutegravir outperformed Atripla tablets in Phase III