All Comment articles – Page 2
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OpinionLessons in meaning from surface science
Do the measurements we take in vacuum mean anything in real-life situations?
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OpinionTeaching-focused staff contribute to REF results too
But are often overlooked in celebrations of research excellence
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OpinionLiving through the war in Ukraine
Since the full-scale invasion began, Anastasia Klimash has been talking to chemists in Ukraine to find out how they are being affected
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OpinionThe importance of providing young people with mental health support
Do you feel safe openly discussing your mental health with your colleagues at work?
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OpinionHow online conferences add together accessibility and inclusivity
Harnessing technology to increase diversity
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OpinionIt’s time to ban staff–student relationships
A policy of discouragement doesn’t go far enough towards tackling sexual misconduct
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OpinionLiving through Covid-19
Many researchers are now feeling the effects of additional emotional burdens
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OpinionUnbend the spirit of science
New research reveals racial profiling among scientists of Chinese descent and the consequences for the US scientific community
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OpinionHow do you seal your vials?
The challenge of keeping reagents free of moisture and air took Twitter by storm
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OpinionA red pill for green medicines
The pharmaceutical industry is taking action towards net zero
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OpinionTaking the right inspiration from nature
Scientists need to be selective about their sources of inspiration
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OpinionHow EPSRC fosters inclusion
The pandemic has provided valuable lessons for funders to rethink research culture
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OpinionAct now to support early-career researchers
The Covid-19 pandemic has further highlighted long-existing issues that leaders need to take a stance on
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OpinionLights, smartphones, action!
How an intrepid group of technicians adventured into the world of filmmaking
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OpinionThe human cost of inaction on chemical waste
Chemists must press the UN to act and set up a body to deal with the world’s toxic legacy
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OpinionTime to effectively address academic bullying
The Academic Parity Movement supports researchers at risk of discrimination and abuse in academia
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OpinionAre we giving chemicals bad names?
Does it matter that we use a mixture of old and systematic names for chemicals?
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OpinionExploring the potential of nanoarchitectonics
Combining self-assembly techniques from across scientific disciplines could allow us to precisely build any material structure
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OpinionThe value of media hype for science
Overexcited news reports engage the public with complex scientific issues
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OpinionWhy are impurity regulations different for food and drugs?
The pharmaceutical and food industries should work together more closely on genotoxic impurities