All Culture and people articles – Page 205
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The baskets are back
In 1989, David Gutsche's book Calixarenes launched the RSC's Monographs in supramolecular chemistry series
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The bases of nature
Alkaloid research has played a significant role in the development of organic chemistry throughout its history
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A lot to Bragg about
Nobel prize winners, William Bragg (WHB, 1862-1942) and Lawrence Bragg (WLB, 1890-1971) remain a unique father and son combination
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OpinionKjeldahl flask
Beer has made an immense contribution to humanity generally and to chemists in particular
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Asymmetric synthesis
When searching for texts on asymmetric synthesis, this book might not be the first one I would pick up
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Lab bench secrets
The transition from chemistry undergraduate to research scientist is one which comes as a rather abrupt shock to many students of organic chemistry
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Authoritative guide to global warming
A former government science adviser challenges his readers to face up to realities
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Opinion
Explosive inspiration
Peter Wothers describes the lure of the large-scale chemistry experiment
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FeaturePolitical chemists
Simon Hadlington meets some of the chemists who are bringing their scientific knowledge into the political realm
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'I did it my way'
A new book by James Watson, approaching 80 years of age, may lack the impact of The double helix but, as expected, is frank, humorous and replete with aphorisms
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Is nano good for us?
One of the consequences of the rapid progress now being made in nanotechnology is that we are becoming inescapably enmeshed in a host of very tricky ethical issues