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Podcast2AP (2-acetyl-1-pyrroline)
Frances Addison on the aromatic compound found in both buttered popcorn and the bearcat’s scent glands, and responsible for the distinctive smell of both
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Research
Computational method challenges NMR metabolomics dogma
Macromolecule signal suppression without the loss of quantitative small molecule information finally achieved with mathematical trick
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Research
Drone blows clouds of pollen laden bubbles that could help farmers out
Automated bubble-firing drones could pollinate crops when insects numbers are down
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Business
This little Crispr went to market
Gene editing technology heading towards commercial reality in pharmaceuticals, food and organ transplant
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Podcast
Oleic acid
Brian Clegg discovers the link between olive oil, dandruff and stained glass windows.
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Research
Sugar shack test set to flip procedure for maple syrup quality control
Plasmonic tongue sensor checks maple syrup flavour in minutes
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Business
Micropore Technologies’ model membranes make exact emulsions
Solving scalability issues to control particle size without high-shear mixing
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Opinion
Poisons leave no mushroom for error
Will you enjoy a delicious treat, or endure excruciating agony?
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Research
Has mystery of why benzene forms in cherry-flavoured soft drinks been solved?
Photochemical reaction discovery points to simple way to prevent formation of the carcinogen
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Research
Whiskey webs could snare counterfeiters
Unique patterns formed by whiskey residues could aid investigations into imitation liquors
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Business
FDA freezes foreign facility inspections amid coronavirus pandemic
US regulator will rely on border checks and shared data, but some approval processes may be delayed
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News
Old mattresses and a little chemistry help Syrian refugees grow food in the desert
University of Sheffield scientists provide the spark to get displaced victims of Syria’s civil war growing their own
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Podcast
Vitamin B12 or Cobalamin
If you’re trying out a vegan diet, you’re likely to be told to make sure you get enough vitamin B12. But what is B12, where do we get it from, and how can we be sure we’re getting enough?
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Business
US bans most flavoured vaping cartridges
Cartridge-based e-cigarettes in flavours other than menthol or tobacco without regulatory approval will be removed from sale
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News
Reusable bamboo mugs leach dangerous amounts of formaldehyde and melamine
Bamboo fibre mugs release ‘alarming’ amounts of potentially harmful compounds into hot drinks, analysis finds
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Podcast
Iminosugars
After some promising results treating ill pets, some researchers think iminosugars could become treatments for infection and even cancer. Mike Freemantle explores the buzz around iminohoney
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Research
Freezer magnets improve avocado puree properties
Avocado anxiety could be over as magnetic field helps puree stay fresh
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