All Chemistry World articles in January 2017
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NewsCall for UK government to address gender diversity ‘crisis’ in science
50,000 school age girls part ways with science and engineering every year, campaign group says
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NewsNanocars gear up for first race of its kind
France will host nanocar competition between six teams from around the world to test unique microscope
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ResearchTheory finds window for astatine species’ existence
Researchers take investigation of iodine–astatine–bromine trihalogen anion into the lab
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BusinessAmmonia leak leads to fatality at UK brewery
One dead and 22 hospitalised after accident at Carlsberg site
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NewsHealth impacts of microplastics under review in UK
Chief Medical Officer for England to investigate potential dangers to human health of plastic waste
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ResearchLight responsive molecular motor winds up helicates
Molecular switch enables non-invasive control of chirality
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ResearchBird droppings help to cool Arctic
Ammonia emissions from guano contribute to the formation of clouds
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ResearchChemists uncover original colour of Finnish palace clock
Clock faces changed back to black after spectroscopy reveals paint composition
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ResearchSmart sensors for sweaty socks
Stretchable sweat-powered lactate sensors can now be worn on your feet
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ResearchDesigner carbon dioxide-consuming organisms on cards
Rational design creates cycle that’s faster than the natural carbon-fixing process used by plants
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NewsNobel laureate’s medal collection to be sold at auction
Prizes awarded to Robert Robinson will be auctioned off in the UK next month
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NewsPrime minister’s vision for innovative UK welcomed
Speech to business lobby comes after Commons report called on government to reassure the country’s research community in wake of Brexit
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NewsParliament to partner with UK academics
New fellowship scheme to promote evidence-based policymaking
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NewsUS universities face continued federal R&D funding fall
Federal support for higher education R&D in America has dropped 13% since fiscal year 2011
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BusinessChemist's struggles spawn Bristol lab incubator
Unit DX prioritises properly-equipped lab space, with partnerships to support science entrepreneurs
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NewsPatent backlogs cost the world millions, IP experts warn
Estimates put a $10bn price tag on every year of delays
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ResearchMolecular glue senses water
Compound can detect trace amounts of water by forming fluorescent aggregates
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ResearchSecret of liquorice's unique smell unravelled
Chemists have identified 39 aroma compounds that give liquorice root its distinctive aroma
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NewsHomeopathic ‘medicines’ will have to state they don’t work
US trade agency will require packaging and adverts to state there is no scientific evidence to back up claims of efficacy
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ResearchLab on skin can perform health check on athletes
New device analyses sweat biomarkers and communicates health data wirelessly to smartphone