All articles by Jamie Durrani – Page 17
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ResearchHydrogel saves precious artwork to reveal hidden ‘Michelangelo’ message
New non-invasive technique safely removes sticky tape without damaging works of art
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ResearchTin–cobalt compound used as oligomerisation catalyst
First example of a four-coordinate tin radical made by photolysis of a metal–metal bond
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ResearchNanospike electrodes offer cheap, clean route to ammonia
Nitrogen-doped carbon catalyst improves efficiency of nitrogen reduction process
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ResearchFuelling the hydrogen economy with straw and old newspapers
A new catalytic process converts non-food biomass into extremely pure hydrogen, ready for use in fuel cells
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ResearchUnlimited combinations possible for new range of atom thick materials
Molten salts allow synthesis of 35 unknown 2D transition metal chalcogenides with many more possible
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ResearchArtificial photosynthesis harnesses forgotten half of sunlight’s energy
Intermediate band semiconductor enables infrared radiation to drive a carbon dioxide splitting reaction
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ResearchTitanium complex converts methane to alkenes at room temperature
New work illustrates the ‘crucial steps’ required for a process to make useful chemical feedstocks from methane
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ReviewStrange chemistry: the stories your chemistry teacher wouldn’t tell you
Jamie Durrani reviews a book on chemistry you are unlikely to encounter in the classroom
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ResearchSuper-reducing solvated electrons made with an LED
Laser-free method lowers the cost of producing hydrated electrons
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NewsDangerous levels of mercury detected in Minamata meeting delegates
Mercury concentrations more than three times the health advisory threshold found in representatives from small island nations
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BusinessEU extends glyphosate licence by 5 years
Extending herbicide’s approval until December 2022 has pleased neither industry nor environmental campaigners
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BusinessMerck & Co and Qiagen to build UK research hubs
Almost 2000 jobs to be created at research centres in Manchester and London
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ResearchAncient Egyptian uprisings triggered by volcanic eruptions
New evidence that changes in atmospheric chemistry caused social stresses and uprisings against the ruling elite
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BusinessLilly and CureVac to collaborate on mRNA cancer vaccines
Deal could see CureVac net up to $1.8 billion in upfront and milestone payments
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ReviewA crack in creation: the new power to control evolution
How studying bacterial immunity led to the development of Crispr
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ResearchReductive power of hydrated electrons unleashed with green lasers
New technique produces solvated electrons with a visible-light responsive photocatalyst
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ResearchSynthetic receptor spots amphetamines speedily
Portable drug-detection device can send results directly to a smartphone
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ResearchSuper-electrophilic ions enable selective modification of bioactive molecules
New technique will help medicinal chemists explore chemical space