Jamie Durrani
After completing a PhD in asymmetric catalysis at the University of St Andrews, I started working at the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2015. Being passionate about science writing, I really enjoyed the opportunity to contribute articles to Chemistry World. I eventually managed to sneak into a full-time role on the magazine in September 2016.
NewsRapping atmospheric scientists scoop Dance Your PhD award
Computational research trio spit rhymes about cloud condensation nuclei
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Double bond metathesis extended to germanium compounds
Partner swapping reaction carried out with digermene compounds, with no need for a catalyst
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Newly identified greenhouse gas with no known use an ‘early warning’
Montreal Protocol doesn’t sufficiently control harmful by-products made during other chemical production processes, say atmospheric scientists
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Shipping ‘skid mark’ detected in the North Sea
Antifouling coatings are an underestimated source of plastic pollution
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Carbon dioxide turned into methanol by exploiting daily temperature changes
Pyroelectric catalysis technology used to make sustainable fuel
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£10m to help specialist UK research institutions hit by charity shortfall
Research England funds will support research on cancer and tropical diseases
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Oxford University to open antimicrobial research centre after £100m donation from Ineos
Petrochemical giant highlights dangers of antibiotic resistance
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Imposters hijack journal’s peer review process to publish substandard papers
Scammers set up fake institutional email accounts to deceive a chemistry publication’s editorial team
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Government to review gene-editing regulations for animals and crops in England
Consultation seeks public’s view on genetically-modified organisms produced using tools such as Crispr
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Mechanochemistry makes ammonia under mild conditions
Ball-milling process could reduce energy consumption associated with key fertiliser feedstock
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258-atom endless knot created with thiazole ligands
Closed loop structure resembles Celtic and Buddhist symbols
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Microscopy technique enables detailed imaging of nucleation process
Phase-enhanced environmental SEM allows researchers to probe droplet and bubble formation
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The chemical motive for giant pandas’ smelly winter habits
Compounds in fresh manure can desensitise the giant mammals to cold weather
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RSC approves policy allowing researchers to change names on papers
New protocol allows researchers to update names on previously published work
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Inorganic ‘sponge’ made from seafood waste
New form of calcite can absorb water as well as contaminants like oil and dyes
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Fresh calls for EU to review gene-edited crops regulations
Outdated legislation is hampering innovation and sustainability efforts, argue crop scientists
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Porphyrin assembly is ‘largest pure organic synthetic cage’ ever made
Hollow structures could find use in light harvesting or cargo-trafficking systems
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Pandemic risks lost generation of junior scientists as charitable funding dries-up
Survey finds coronavirus, Brexit and lack of opportunities is forcing early career researchers backed by medical charities to consider alternative professions
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UK government faces legal action over ‘irrational’ handling of university reopenings
University union argues that expert advice was ignored, putting students and staff at risk
