All Culture and people articles – Page 74
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ResearchAdding constraints to understand life’s chemical origins
Matt Powner wants to know if there are chemical rules that govern why certain synthetic strategies are embedded in biology
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PodcastThe Disordered Cosmos by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein – Book club
Exposing how racism and sexism shapes science
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ReviewThe Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred
A timely, provocative and necessary book
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CareersOne researcher’s fight to open labs to service dogs
Researcher Joey Ramp’s brain injury and nerve damage meant that she needed a service dog in the lab, and roadblocks ended her PhD pursuit
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WebinarNature and mental wellbeing – Building a better chemistry culture
Join us to discuss the mental health benefits of spending time in natural environments, and the inequalities that can prevent access
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OpinionPolly Porter, crystallography pioneer
Marelene and Geoff Rayner-Canham examine one of Dorothy Hodgkin’s mentors, who never studied at school or university
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ReviewNose Dive: A Field Guide to the World’s Smells
A must-read for chemists and anyone passionate about nature, food, drinks and cooking
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BusinessMaking supercritical fluid extraction affordable with Nova Extraction
London-based duo wants this powerful technique to be cheaper and more widely accessible
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ReviewSapiens – A Graphic History: The Birth of Humankind
Reimagining Yuval Noah Harari’s bestseller as an approachable graphic novel
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OpinionA powerful blow against misconduct
Supporting whistleblowers is vital for detecting and preventing bad behaviour
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ReviewTV series: Beyond the Elements
Whether you’re a science newbie or seasoned chemist – if you’re alive, this series will likely hold your attention
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OpinionRaven the Science Maven’s communication haven
Combining science, music and cultural awareness
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OpinionVivian Yam: ‘Teaching and research go hand in hand’
The innovative photochemist on rigour, iconic discoveries and starting from scratch
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OpinionHow the pandemic might change drug research
Derek Lowe muses on some positive lessons learned