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.
NewsUK government faces legal action over ‘irrational’ handling of university reopenings
University union argues that expert advice was ignored, putting students and staff at risk
- News
First draft of the human proteome created
High quality data for more than 90% of the proteins in the body will aid medical research
- Research
Fast-acting insecticide polymorph could boost malaria-control efforts
Recrystallised deltamethrin accelerates uptake in mosquitoes
- News
Mario Molina, who warned of CFC threat to the ozone layer, dies
Atmospheric chemist’s work led to the phasing out of ozone-depleting substances
- News
Indian government pursues national journal access plan
New model would replace institutional subscriptions, but is subject to publishers’ cooperation
- News
Explainer: What is Crispr and why did it win the Nobel prize?
The science behind the prize-winning gene editing tool that could change our lives
- Opinion
Allen Bard: ‘What I really couldn’t stand was the segregation’
The father of modern electrochemistry talks baseball, the segregation era, and why your students are the most important thing
- Feature
Room temperature superconductors
A dream since electricity was first harnessed humanity is tantalisingly close to achieving this goal
- Feature
Manipulation of matter at the atomic level
In the first in our series looking at chemistry’s holy grails from 25 years ago we examine how matter can now be controlled at its most basic level
- Feature
Direct observation of the transition state
The mystery of precisely what happens when one chemical reacts to form a new one is now being revealed in ever greater detail
- Feature
Artificial enzymes: catalysis by design
Enzymes are nature’s ultimate catalysts and chemists are now on the verge of making their own versions from scratch
- Feature
Artificial photosynthesis: solar water splitting
The chemistry to mimic ones of nature’s greatest feats still has some hurdles to overcome
- Feature
Homogeneous C–H activation
In the final instalment of our grails series we look at how picking and choosing which bond to target holds the promise of transforming organic molecules at will
- Feature
Unnatural selection in chemical systems
Great strides have been made in the lab with chemical systems that ape life’s behaviour
- Research
Microscopy reveals mantis shrimp’s shock-absorbing secrets
Impact-resistant layer is a combination of stiff inorganic and soft organic material
- Research
How does hair blunt steel blades?
Electron microscopy reveals how hairs chip and crack stainless steel blades while shaving
- News
Research excellence framework resumes after four month hiatus
New timetable and guidance released following coronavirus shut down
- Research
Smart stirrer bar monitors while it mixes
$20 stirrer can send real-time reaction data to your smartphone
- News
French mathematician returns as interim European Research Council president
Jean-Pierre Bourguignon takes the reins after previous head’s acrimonious departure
