Daniel Johnson
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Unconsidered chemistry could amplify global warming
Dimethyl sulfide links ocean acidification and climate change and could push up global temperatures by 0.5°C by 2100
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Putting PENCIL to paper to create gas sensors
Nanostructured carbon detectors for a wide range of molecules can be created in just 15 minutes
- Research
Mystery of jumping crystals solved
Light causes a change in ligand coordination resulting in the release of huge amounts of energy
- News
Leading scientist castigates Spanish prime minister for letting science ‘bleed’
President of confederation of science societies says that the government is ignoring the research community
- Research
Magnetic pan pipe sponge mops up crude oil
Ultralight foams could be used to clear slicks or for separations in the lab
- Business
Perrigo bags Elan and its bargain Irish tax rates
$8.6bn deal ends Elan’s takeover battle with Royalty Pharma
NewsAnimal testing failures put drug trial volunteers in danger
Poor pre-clinical data and an absence of negative results are pushing candidate molecules into the clinic too soon
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Mummified child given alcohol and cocaine before sacrifice
Analysis of hair of Incan ‘Llullaillaco Maiden’ reveals traces of drug metabolites
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Dipstick test for plague on the way
New method for diagnosing plague could be rolled out within months
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A sound idea to redefine temperature
UK scientists' plan to base temperature on the Boltzmann constant could make measurements much more accurate
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Stealthy nanoparticles gather to take on tumours
Zwitterion coated gold nanoparticles that accumulate in cancer cells could deliver drugs to tumours while leaving healthy tissues unharmed
- Business
Evotec moves business back to UK
Pharma company closes operations in India, citing distance from customers
ResearchSublime Leidenfrost
Drop water on dry ice and a carbon dioxide layer will keep the water liquid and make it dance on (dry) ice