Jamie Durrani
I’ve worked for Chemistry World since 2016, and in my current role as a science correspondent since 2019. I report on the latest chemistry breakthroughs as well as areas like science policy that are of direct relevance to the research community.
I especially enjoy covering research that brings together multiple scientific disciplines, or that improves our understanding of the world that we live in. Before moving into science journalism, I carried out a PhD in asymmetric catalysis – so I also love writing about all things catalytic!
NewsUK and India sign research agreement to work on AI, decarbonisation and sustainability
Governments agree to support collaboration on AI, sustainability and decarbonisation
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UK government outlines Horizon alternative, as negotiations drag on
Science community urges swift association to Horizon Europe, following publication of government’s back up plans
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Biocompatible battery starves cancer cells of oxygen
Implantable self-charging battery creates hypoxic conditions to help kill tumour cells
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Japan launches new visa routes for graduates and highly skilled professionals
Scheme will skip immigration points requirements but does demand high salaries or substantial experience from applicants
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UK–EU deal paves way for Horizon Europe association
Negotiations over research collaboration to begin ‘immediately’ when Windsor Framework is signed off
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Mathematical biologist is UK government’s new chief scientific adviser
Angela McLean is the first woman appointed to the post
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Small pilot scheme will support women returning to Stem careers in UK
Government funds will help parents and carers in the Midlands and north of England re-enter the job market
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Lipophilicity helps explain psychedelic drugs’ therapeutic effects
Understanding why psychedelic drugs that bind to serotonin receptors promote neuron growth, while serotonin itself does not
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New UK government science department created in cabinet reshuffle
Science leaders call for new secretary of state Michelle Donelan to make resolving Horizon Europe dispute a top priority
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Flexible batteries kept stable with stretchy metallic films
Liquid metals that block out air and water could improve the lifetime of stretchable electronics
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Four new bonds to one carbon atom, in a single step
Accidental discovery shows that N-heterocyclic carbenes can act as sources of atomic carbon
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Chemistry Nobel prize-winner joins board of UK’s newest funding agency
Organocatalysis pioneer David MacMillan takes Aria role
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Assembling the UN’s new panel on chemical waste
Discussions are underway to agree funding, goals and procedures to create an IPCC for pollution
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UK universities facing 18 days of strikes as dispute over pay and conditions intensifies
70,000 staff members to walk out starting on 1 February
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Terminator material helps Lego man break out of jail
Material changes from solid to liquid in response to magnetic field
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One year on from massive eruption in South Pacific, the atmosphere is still feeling the effects
Scientists make ‘once in a lifetime’ observations as Hunga Tonga volcano found to have warmed the planet
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Obsolete Oxford labs once used by Dorothy Hodgkin may become student bar
Oldest part of Oxford’s Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory is too antiquated to bring up to modern standards
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2023 new year honours reward services to science
Academic, commercial and public sector scientists recognised in annual honours list
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Community voices concerns over American Chemical Society magazine
Board members’ open letter warns of ‘detrimental changes’ after restructure at C&EN
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Metallic snowflakes made in liquid metal solvents
Striking shape-controlled structures inspired by ice crystals
