All Culture and people articles – Page 9
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NewsCollection of Alan Turing’s papers sells for a record £465,400
Items included a personal letter from his mother and an original copy of his only chemistry paper
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OpinionWhat the smell of benzene tells us about the world
A philosophical discussion about how much we can trust our senses
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ResearchPortable device detects poisonous pigment in books
St Andrews librarians and physicists partner to create sensor that can detect the spectrum of toxic green colourant
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OpinionBenzene’s 200-year legacy of transformation
As we celebrate the anniversary of benzene’s isolation, we must remember that scientific centenaries carry additional agendas
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PuzzleCryptic chemistry crossword #090
Tin, toxins, and tricky turns of phrase all show up in this cryptic chemistry crossword. Can you solve it?
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PuzzleQuick chemistry crossword #090
The chemists in this quick chemistry crossword received film portrayals, Nobel prizes and death sentences. Can you name them all?
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OpinionWhy I returned the Faraday prize to the Royal Society
Andrea Sella explains how inaction over Elon Musk’s membership motivated him to act
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ResearchFirst-generation graduate chemists face challenges throughout their entire academic lifetime
Study highlights need for mentorship and more inclusive networks
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OpinionNurturing socioeconomic inclusion for a brighter tomorrow
Understanding why individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are underrepresented in the chemical sciences
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BusinessRNA as a replacement for chemical pesticides
Argentinian start-up Apolo Biotech is teaching plants to fight infections
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ResearchAncient ‘Egyptian Blue’ pigment recipes recreated
Work could aid conservation of Egyptian artefacts
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PuzzleCryptic chemistry crossword #089
’Scream about first class pottery’ while you complete this cryptic chemistry crossword
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PuzzleChemistry wordoku #097
Find the anti-inflammatory drug in the solution to this sudoku-inspired puzzle
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PuzzleQuick chemistry crossword #089
This quick crossword will test your knowledge of eggs, electrodes and epigrams
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OpinionWay’s electric light and flashes of brilliance
The continuing adventures of John Thomas Way under the mercury-powered spotlight
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OpinionSafety is everyone’s responsibility
Maintaining culture and investment is key, especially in the absence of incidents
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NewsAlan Turing papers expected to sell for thousands after narrowly missing the shredder
Collection includes personal copy of Turing’s sole chemistry paper
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