All articles by Kit Chapman – Page 9
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CareersSizeable problem: how well women's safety equipment fits
Data source: ProspectAccording to a survey by Prospect, women in the UK who use personal protective equipment (PPE) rated trousers as the least likely item to provide a suitable fit. Of those working in research, 84% had worn PPE replaced by their employer, although 51% were expected to clean it ...
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CareersThe stunt show
Clouds of liquid nitrogen and flamethrowers are a usual sight at the offices of Russian science and art show Artnauka, Kit Chapman finds
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CareersAmerica's got talent: where new employees come from
Data source: Accenture / American Chemistry Council
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OpinionPersonal protective equipment must work for women
We need to make sure safety clothing fits both genders
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CareersOntario, Canada
Canada’s chemical heartland offers an array of opportunities for scientists seeking a fresh start, but Kit Chapman finds competition is tough
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FeatureData on demand
Chris Chapman looks at how researchers are overcoming the challenge of accessing analytical data across multiple systems
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NewsLive blog: New element names
The proposed names of the four new elements have been released. Find out what they are in our live coverage.
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OpinionAre all chemistry PhDs the same?
Kit Chapman explores the differences in PhDs on either side of the Atlantic
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OpinionInspiring children to learn programming
The BBC’s Micro Bit could empower the next generation of chemists
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CareersThe main group researcher
Chris Chapman finds out how international travel and awards have put main group chemist Rebecca Melen on the fast track to academic success
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CareersThe wisdom of crowds
Kit Chapman asks if crowdfunding is the answer for researchers struggling for funds
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CareersThe latest pay and reward survey results
Find out how your wage packet compares with the results of the latest Royal Society of Chemistry pay and reward survey
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PodcastOseltamivir
Oseltamivir, or Tamiflu, stockpiling during the 2009 H1N1 epidemic highlighted significant problems with drugs trials policy
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CareersDigital defenders
Chris Chapman meets the volunteers guarding scientific accuracy on the world’s busiest websites
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OpinionA prescription for chemists
The public seem to confuse chemist with pharmacist, so how does a pharmacist feel about this?