All Columns articles – Page 42
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OpinionDead in the water
A healthy sense of hydrophobia is a useful trait in the plant, says Chemjobber
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OpinionSafety first?
Avoiding the inevitable risks of practical science could have unwanted effects over time
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OpinionThe toxic tale of the Flint water crisis
The city’s dilemma highlights serious regulatory failings but demonstrates the empowerment offered by citizen science, explains Mark Peplow
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OpinionFlashback: 1996 – GM tomatoes
Zeneca brought puree from genetically modified tomatoes onto UK supermarket shelves
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OpinionMinsky’s microscope
Following the death of Marvin Minsky, Andrea Sella sheds light on how confocal microscopy transformed imaging techniques
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OpinionPride comes before a fall
In labs it’s important not to let familiarity breed complacency, says Derek Lowe
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OpinionThank you for smoking
Smoking foods may have its roots in preservation, but its chemistry can produce a range of delicious tastes, says Ali Bouzari
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OpinionWhat is a molecule?
Despite being a standard scientific concept, it’s virtually impossible to agree a satisfactory definition, says Philip Ball
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OpinionThe kids aren’t alright
Making it more attractive for companies to develop paediatric drugs has the potential to improve everyone’s lives
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OpinionA farewell to chemical arms
As chemical weapons stockpiles dwindle, international efforts must guard against renewed arsenals, says Mark Peplow
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OpinionFlashback: 1976 – computerised Chemical Registry System
CAS and computers came together to create unique chemicals identifiers