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Opinion
Letters: November 2007
From Alfred Bader Why do chemists refer to Avogadro’s number (Chemistry World, August 2007, p11) when, correctly, it should be called Loschmidt’s number? Amedeo Avogadro predicted in 1811 that someone, some day, would be able to calculate that number. The calculation of the number was first done by Joseph Loschmidt ...
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OpinionKipp's apparatus
If there's one piece of glassware other than a conical flask that spells the word 'chemistry' in the minds of most people it is Kipp's apparatus
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The obfuscated origins of life on Earth
It is inevitable that the origins of life on Earth will be forever shrouded in mystery, says Philip Ball
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OpinionBunsen burner
In terms of equipment associated with science, few, if any, are more iconic...
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Opinion
Letters: October 2007
From Geoff Cloke, Andrew Smith and Bob Allison We were astonished to read the remarks made about chemistry at the University of Sussex by Professor Sir Richard Sykes (Chemistry World, September 2007). In particular, the statement: ’If chemistry is a drain, vice-chancellors have no choice but to deal with ...
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Better isn't everything
Feel free to make photovoltaics better, says Philip Ball. But don't forget they have to be cheaper, too
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The hidden benefit of higher energy bills
The high cost of energy has an unexpected benefit, says Derek Lowe - it forces us to be more efficient
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Mind the gap
The technology to plug the UK's energy gap is already here, says Jeff Hardy. But where is the political will?
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Editorial: Chemistry's big question
How do we keep the lights on without destroying the world?
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Letters: September 2007
From Allan N Smith All those involved in the writing, editing and production of Chemistry World are to be congratulated. It is interesting, accurate and comprehensive; I look forward to reading it every month when it gives me a good few hours of informative pleasure. A N Smith CChem ...
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OpinionSoxhlet extractor
One sure-fire way of entering the chemical pantheon is to get your name associated with a piece of kit