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Round the clock chemistry

2016-06-01T00:00:00Z

A chemist’s-eye view of a typical day
Opinion
The fine print

2016-04-21T00:00:00Z

There’s nothing like having your nose in a good book
Opinion
Wired for success

2016-04-04T00:00:00Z

The conductive power of metals has been exploited for generations
Opinion
Safety first?

2016-02-18T00:00:00Z

Avoiding the inevitable risks of practical science could have unwanted effects over time
Opinion
A brief history of grime

2016-02-03T00:00:00Z

Investigating the dusty depths of the London Underground
Opinion
How the leopard got its spots

2016-01-07T00:00:00Z

Alan Turing once looked to chemistry to suggest how patterns form
Opinion
Let it snow

2015-11-26T00:00:00Z

Faking flakes whatever the weather
Opinion
Flow stopper

2015-10-29T00:00:00Z

Early experiments were a tricky business without basic apparatus
Opinion
On the origin of cheeses

2015-09-24T00:00:00Z

Can chemists uncover who invented the wheel?
Opinion
Slowly supple

2015-08-27T00:00:00Z

Despite chemists’ best efforts, there is still nothing quite like leather
Opinion
In perfect harmony

2015-07-23T00:00:00Z

Noteworthy unions between science and music
Opinion
Pop culture

2015-07-02T00:00:00Z

Fizzy drinks were an instant hit, but could their tongue-tingling success be captured in solid form?
Opinion
A perfect cure

2015-05-28T00:00:00Z

Finding a recipe for road-friendly rubber
Opinion
A negative outlook

2015-04-24T00:00:00Z

Could the Shroud of Turin’s mysterious negative imprints have a chemical cause?
Opinion
Squeaky clean

2015-04-02T00:00:00Z

Even successful reactions can lead to washing up woes
Opinion
Chemistry to the rescue

2015-02-26T00:00:00Z

Can research have real impacts on international development?
Opinion
Shiny and new

2015-01-29T00:00:00Z

Nascent substances have unique properties, and some age faster than others
Opinion
My favourite element

2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sometimes the simplest question can be the hardest to answer
Opinion
Festive fuels

2014-11-27T00:00:00Z

Combustive chemistry to light up the holiday season
Opinion
Fool's gold

2014-10-30T00:00:00Z

Metal coatings can be useful for protection – or disguise