All History articles – Page 31
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ResearchHistory of King Richard III written in his teeth
Chemical analysis of isotope signatures in monarch’s remains provide insight into his life
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OpinionThe fascinating in the familiar
A simple droplet shows that there are still plenty of puzzles to ponder in everyday observations, says Philip Ball
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OpinionFlashback: 2004 – the National Science Learning Centre
Plans were laid for a new network of science learning centres to be established across the UK
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FeatureChemists at war
The first world war saw chemistry play a vital role – and in more than just poison gas. Mike Sutton looks back
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OpinionThe creative stimulus
Innovative thinking may be difficult to turn on at will, but there are many ways to prepare for inspiration, says Mark Peplow
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OpinionWhat did the Romans do for us?
Today’s researchers owe much to the chemists of civilisations past
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OpinionHow the Pelican got its hue
Philip Ball covers the chemical history of Penguin’s inexpensive educational books
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OpinionFlashback: 2004 – CoEBio3
The Centre of Excellence in Biocatalysis, Biotransformations and Biocatalytic Manufacture opened its doors in 2004
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NewsThe chemical history of the Durham Gospels
Revealing the chemical make up of pigments can help us understand the cultural and historical aspects of manuscripts
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FeatureThe colourful science
Philip Ball traces how chemists and artists have been inspiring each other for centuries
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NewsExplosive end for Japan's second world war chemical weapons
Bombs and mortars abandoned by retreating Japanese troops in China are finally being destroyed
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OpinionIt belongs to the people
How Marie Curie’s desire to share her science for the common good priced her out of the game
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OpinionFlashback: 2004 – big, big pharma
Aventis accepted a takeover bid from French rival Sanofi Synthélabo, creating the world’s third largest pharma giant
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Opinion
Indigo and Indian independence
Until Gandhi intervened in 1917, farmers were forced to grow indigo and cash crops instead of food crops
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