All Chemistry World articles in Archive 2010-2015 – Page 219
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Small molecules stop cervical cancer virus assembling
Pillarene molecule binds to exposed amino acids on pathogen protein
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'Smart boxes' for greener, cheaper shipping
Lightweight shipping containers equipped with sensors could cut emissions and keep cargo safe
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Cell-powered robots swim like sperm
Researchers have made a living-synthetic hybrid robot that swims by wagging its tail
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NewsGM maize poised for approval in Europe
European commission is also examining the feasibility of allowing nationwide bans on engineered crops
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Tiny islands set sperm spinning
Recovering top quality sperm from tests could boost fertility treatment odds
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Zeolite–polymer composite adsorbs uremic toxins
Nanofibre mesh that soaks up creatinine is an important step towards a portable blood purification system
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Chemists call for conference boycott over all men shortlist
Petition protests gender discrimination at major theoretical chemistry congress
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FeatureChemistry redux
At least six UK universities have recently opened a chemistry department. Kathryn Roberts reports
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NewsImmigration battle set to freeze Swiss out of European research
Restrictions on freedom of movement of EU citizens may result in Switzerland losing out on science funding
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Brent Sumerlin: Searching for a sweet response
Brent Sumerlin tells Laura Howes he always knew he wanted to be a polymer chemist
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Cheap polymers twist into superhuman muscles
Do try this at home, urge researchers who have given nylon and polyethylene thread a similar power-to-weight ratio to a jet engine
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OpinionPeak oil is not a myth
Fracking won’t plug the gap in crude oil’s falling figures, says Chris Rhodes. Oil’s exhaustion is inevitable
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BusinessRefined gels for cultured cells
Company profile: Biogelx makes self-assembled peptide hydrogels with tuneable properties
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FeatureChemists on a mission
The dramatic footage from a humanitarian crisis rarely features chemists, but they can play a vital role. Fiona Case is inspired by some examples
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ResearchMolecular motors aim to pass water
Compounds that shift shape of droplets resting on them are a key step towards light-driven water motion
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Business
Shell pulls out of chemicals in Australia
Energy giant will sell all downstream businesses to Vitol
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Toray backs US shale gas boom
Japanese firm will invest £585m to build a new carbon fibre materials site
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OpinionTools of the trade
Derek Lowe wonders what the most life-changing instrument for organic chemists is, and what might be missing from the toolbox