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!
NewsGenetically modified purple tomatoes receive US approval
Home growers will be able to purchase seeds from spring 2023
- Feature
50 years of artemisinin
Jamie Durrani tells the story of how a wonder drug against malaria was discovered from a plant in a secret Chinese military project
- Research
Explaining the mysterious purple gold at Spain's Alhambra
Chemical corrosion converts gold leaf into purple nanospheres
- Research
Quantum dot matrix printer creates 3D structures
Nanocrystals used as 3D printer ink, without the need for an organic matrix
- News
Disquiet in research community as science minister yet to materialise in Truss’s government
Incoming prime minister faces tough challenges on science, energy and environment
- Research
Perseverance rover reveals rocks on Mars were repeatedly exposed to liquid water
Suite of analytical tools provides new insight into red planet’s geochemistry
- Research
3D printing allows blind chemists to visualise scientific data
Lithophanes produced with a basic 3D printer can make research findings more accessible
- Opinion
On the brink of a damaging departure from EU research
Uncertainty in British politics is a headache for UK researchers
- News
Frozen out of Horizon Europe, Swiss science feels the pinch
Researchers rue lost opportunities and fear long period in the wilderness
- News
UK’s post-Horizon Europe backup plan revealed
Questions remain for ‘plan B’ proposals should the UK crash out of EU’s research programmes
- News
Chief executive and chair appointed to new UK blue skies research agency
Ilan Gur and Matt Clifford will bring commercial expertise to Aria
- News
UK without science minister as Horizon Europe uncertainty rumbles on
Government rejects George Freeman’s offer to continue in role over summer
- News
European parliament labels nuclear and gas investments as ‘environmentally sustainable’ activities
Decision branded a disgrace by environmental groups
- News
Chemistry Nobel laureate Robert Curl dies at 88
Curl’s passing means that all three scientists who won the 1996 chemistry Nobel prize for discovering fullerenes are gone
- Research
UK’s first ‘industrial scale’ carbon capture plant opens in Cheshire
40,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide will be captured each year at Tata Chemicals Europe facility
- News
Medical research charities report £260 million shortfall due to pandemic
The impact of Covid-19 on fundraising efforts sees charities slash research support
- News
UK researchers losing out as Horizon Europe uncertainty drags on
Grants and leadership opportunities lost amid political wrangling
- News
UK launches visa for graduates from highly ranked universities
New scheme omits institutions based in Africa, South Asia or Latin America
