All articles by Fiona Case
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FeatureThe art of conservation
The Getty Conservation Institute in Los Angeles is developing innovative new approaches to art conservation. Fiona Case paid them a visit
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FeatureThe molecular basis of circadian rhythms
Every cell of every organism has its own little clock, but what makes it tick? Fiona Case finds out
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NewsOpening the gated membrane floodgates
A layer of liquid creates switchable, anti-fouling membranes for water purification, biofuel processing and lab-on-chip applications
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NewsBetter windows with aerogels
Researchers have developed ways of making improved, cheaper transparent silica aerogel composites that could revolutionise windows
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FeatureEnzymes for everyone
Can scientists overcome enzymes’ fragility and exploit their speed and specificity? Fiona Case investigates
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ResearchNano repair bots mimic wound healing to seal cracks
Janus particles swim to site of damaged electrical circuit and get it working again
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ResearchAlternative nutraceutical delivery method proposed
Alternatives address safety concerns about surfactant-based emulsifiers
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NewsGender bias in US research funding investigated
Three US Congresswomen requested an investigation into whether funding bias is holding back women in science
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FeatureChemists on a mission
The dramatic footage from a humanitarian crisis rarely features chemists, but they can play a vital role. Fiona Case is inspired by some examples
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FeatureMagical mixtures of metals
From bronze axes to jet engines, alloys have enabled humanity’s cutting-edge technology, as Fiona Case finds out
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FeatureGreen houses
How can chemistry help reduce the energy consumption of our houses? Fiona Case shares a blueprint for the buildings of tomorrow
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FeatureA shade of green
Major retailers are starting to consider the environmental impact of the fabric dyeing and finishing processes used by their manufacturers. Fiona Case reports
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Where the rubber meets the road
A tyre's composition affects grip, fuel economy and its lifetime. Fiona Case investigates how new materials are improving tyre performance and reducing environmental impact
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FeatureNanotech decade
Ten years of investment has turned nanotechnology into a booming research and industrial landscape. Fiona Case investigates whether it has lived up to the hype
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Bisphenol A and the baby bottle debate
There are always uncertainties when animal studies are extrapolated into human effects
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Molecules that matter
What began as one chemistry professor's project to find the 10 most important molecules of the 20th century, has brought science and art together in a unique exhibition
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Careers
'I had always wondered what the private sector was like'
Steve Koonin's curiosity and drive to 'make a difference' led him from academia to one of the world's largest energy companies. Fiona Case meets him
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Spun from bench to boardroom
Academics are making their mark on the business world, profiting from their ideas.
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Synchronised delivery for DNA and drugs
Polymer capsules release twin cargos for cancer therapy.