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.
ResearchArtificial chameleon skin detects seafood spoilage
Supramolecular system changes colour across almost the full visible spectrum
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EU genome-editing legislation is ‘unfit for purpose’ says European commission
Current policies lag behind the latest technological developments
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Geochemists uncover evidence of massive Antarctic meteorite explosion 430,000 years ago
Airburst event spread material across most of Antarctica
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Unstable silicon double bonds tamed in polymers made on metals
Process could ‘open the door’ to new electronic materials
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Lightning may have created essential building blocks for life on Earth
Reduced phosphorus material discovered in geological sample offers insight into life’s origins
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UK’s Erasmus+ student exchange replacement opens for applications
Financial support for tuition feeds ends while travel grants will be limited to students from disadvantaged backgrounds
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Practical chemistry classes resume at English universities
Lifting of lockdown restrictions allows students to return to teaching laboratories
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Rapping 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
