All Culture and people articles – Page 3
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OpinionHow to grow an enormous single crystal
Top tips from David Boyce and his class, who have cultivated a 3kg single copper sulfate crystal
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CareersIs work polygamy a new trend or the daily norm for researchers?
While many academics balance more than one role, some take on entirely separate jobs that allow them to explore different careers
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NewsPFAS waxes found on skis and snowboards lead to three Olympic disqualifications
Athletes excluded for first time for materials doping with ‘forever chemicals’ since the prohibition took effect three years ago
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PuzzleCryptic chemistry crossword #120
Will this chemistry-themed cryptic crossword ’Make teenager confused (8)’?
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OpinionWhen we ate whales for breakfast
A reminder that technological developments aren’t sufficient to solve environmental problems
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PodcastAlphaGenome & the RNA world hypothesis
In this episode, we discuss Google DeepMind’s latest deep learning model AlphaGenome, dissect the origins of life from chemicals to complex lifeforms, and hear the latest headlines.
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OpinionHow bird photography made me a better chemist
Payal Joshi draws inspiration for organic mechanisms from graceful avian poses
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BusinessDow to cut 4500 jobs in productivity drive
Firm claims AI and automation will help revive growth during sustained industrial downturn
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NewsCollaborating with a Nobel laureate may actually hinder chances of winning a Nobel prize
Research suggest that those who work alongside laureates may not be seen as original thinkers
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BusinessIndia–EU trade deal will cut tariffs and enable economic migration
India has also set out framework for trade agreement with US
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PuzzleCryptic chemistry crossword #119
If you can complete this cryptic chemistry crossword, maybe we’ll ’arrange some red roses by return (5)’
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PuzzleChemistry wordoku #128
This sudoku-inspired puzzle contains a class of chemicals that got the Nobel nod
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ResearchEmbodying polymer chemistry with a purpose by upcycling plastics and trapping PFAS
For Frank Leibfarth, focussing on reactivity and selectivity helps him bridge the gap between fundamental and applied research
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BusinessRethinking hydrogen peroxide production
Hydro-Oxy and Addible both aim to transform how industry produces and uses a ubiquitous oxidant.
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OpinionThe chemistry of mentorship
Making connections from the small scientific community of Costa Rica to a global network of peers
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OpinionThe summer I became a science journalist
Mason Wakley on being a science writer intern at the Royal Society of Chemistry
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WebinarTextiles in the age of sustainability: alternative methods for fabric dyeing and treatment
Learn about advances in sustainability of textile production
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