All articles by Julia Robinson – Page 6
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NewsEPA concludes that formaldehyde presents ‘unreasonable risk’ to human health
Agency will propose new regulatory actions to reduce health risks associated with the compound’s industrial uses
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ResearchCarbon dioxide converted into carbon nanotube-based 3D printer ink
New process uses waste carbon dioxide to produce nanocomposite materials
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NewsNew year honours recognise chemists’ services to inclusion and diversity
Services to biogeochemistry, science in government, and science and technology also rewarded in annual list
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ResearchAI can tell Scottish and American whiskies apart
Machine-learning method identifies prominent aromas
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NewsEuropean Commission bans bisphenol A in food packaging
There will be an 18-month phase out period to allow industry time to adapt
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NewsPause work on ‘mirror life’, recommends panel of international experts
Synthetic bacteria with chirality opposite to that of life on Earth might cause lethal infections
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BusinessChemicals industry roundup 2024
Europe continues to struggle with high energy and feedstock costs, while US and Asia negotiate supply gluts
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ResearchGold monolayers could provide platform for studying properties of 2D metals
Nearly-freestanding structures might provide a way to study the 2D catalytic properties of gold
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ResearchCrispr gene-editing booster molecule can damage DNA far from target site
Researchers warn of unwanted side effects with genome editing chaperone
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ResearchProgrammable nanostructures created with DNA origami
DNA ‘voxels’ form up a range of shapes on command
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NewsNegotiations on Japan joining Horizon Europe have begun
If successful Japan would be able to participate in research projects addressing societal challenges
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ResearchCellulose and chitin foam can remove nearly all microplastics from water
Biopolymer foam remains effective in water with heavy metals and other pollutants
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NewsUK proposes expansion of Emissions Trading Scheme to maritime sector
Shipping would need to purchase allowance for carbon dioxide emissions
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NewsUniversity of Hull confirms chemistry department closure
Department closure follows series of similar proposals at UK universities
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NewsReprieve for University of Reading’s chemistry department
Proposed closure has been averted although MSc and MChem programmes will end
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OpinionMary Virginia Orna: ‘It felt like I was coming home to something I never knew existed’
The 90-year-old colour chemist on overcoming discrimination and the three loves of her life; Latin, chemistry and Italian opera
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CareersFor chemistry to thrive, it needs to become less cliquey
We need to help more people break through the barriers of tight networks
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FeatureThe health of chemistry across the pipeline
More students in the UK are studying chemistry at A-level than 20 years ago, but how does that translate to universities?
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NewsUniversity of Reading proposes closing its chemistry department next year
The university joins several others that are considering the future of their departments and undergraduate programmes
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NewsNew recommendations to assist UK move away from animals in chemical safety assessments
UK well-positioned to become a leader in animal-free testing