All Chemistry World articles in Archive 2010-2015 – Page 31
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CareersNew kid on the block
The transition to a new organisation can be made smoother by following a few simple guidelines, says Laura Woodward
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NewsUK launches universal ban on legal highs
The government will make it illegal to sell any psychoactive substance in a bid to crack down on designer drugs
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Business
Achillion partners with Janssen to boost hepatitis C pipeline
Development deal worth up to $1.1bn includes three investigational drugs aiming to extend treatment options in fast-moving market
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NewsFallout from rogue US drug lab chemist could lead to thousands of retrials
Ruling by Massachusetts court means defendants in drug cases can pursue retrials without fear of harsher sentences
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ResearchPurely inorganic aromatic ion synthesised
Aromatic anion made from nitrogen and phosphorus synthesised
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ResearchGecko-inspired adhesives for microfluidics
Technical innovation in reversible bonding allows for strong and affordable devices
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OpinionFlashback: 1970 – Meldola medal for Peter Atkins
Peter Atkins was awarded the 1969 Meldola medal for his work in theoretical chemistry
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NewsUS targets neonicotinoid use in pollinator plan
Obama’s new strategy to promote pollinator health includes re-evaluating neonicotinoid pesticides
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ResearchTouch lights up supercooled material
Weight of a single cell is enough to induce crystallisation in amorphous organic material
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PodcastCalcium hydroxide
It rendered walls of pyramids and helps remove unwanted hair - Brian Clegg introduces a compound with many names - Calcium hydroxide
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ResearchCollaboration reduces barriers to rare earth separation
Photochemistry selectively removes europium from red lamp phosphor
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Business
Actavis plan to thwart generics blocked
Company prevented from withdrawing original formulation of Alzheimer’s drug to force patients onto extended release version and extend patent exclusivity
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ResearchZIF-8 disrupts ionic liquid deep freeze
Unusual ionic conducting framework retains conductivity at −20°C to open up a promising class of electrolytes
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Business
DuPont fined over fatal leak
Company lacked proper safety procedures to prevent deaths of four workers in methyl mercaptan leak
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OpinionCatching the runaways
Exotherms in a plant require more than ice to avoid disaster, says Chemjobber
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ResearchMOF catalyst capable of disabling chemical weapons
Zirconium-based framework breaks down nerve agent mimic within 30 seconds