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Chemical lift-off in the sub-Sahara
Sean Milmo reports on new opportunities for the chemicals industry as foreign funds flow into sub-Saharan Africa
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Into Africa
China's national petroleum companies have built some of the biggest refinery projects in Africa, in a resource rush not without controversy
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Cells with potential
Beyond the medical breakthroughs, the hype and the controversy, how are the big drug companies developing their use of stem cells? Sarah Houlton reports
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FeatureFeynman's fancy
Richard Feynman's famous talk on atom-by-atom assembly is often credited with kick-starting nanotechnology. Fifty years on, Philip Ball investigates how influential it really was
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Structuring Europe
Not every country in Europe can afford a synchrotron. So as new member states join, how is EU funding getting the best out of research across the continent? Clare Sansom reports
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FeatureOrganic pioneer
Christopher Ingold's insights into mechanism and reactivity established many of the principles of organic chemistry. John Ridd reveals more about his life and work
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Literary reactions
Chemistry makes occasional appearances in fiction but rarely takes centre stage. Philip Ball unearths chemistry's fictional roles
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FeatureA whisky tour
Is this the most chemically complicated drink in the world? Victoria Gill attempts to unlock some of the mysteries of Scotch malt whisky
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A clash of symbols
Two centuries ago, a Swedish chemist developed a system of symbols that formed the basis of the modern language of chemistry. Mike Sutton finds out more
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Breaking the cycle
The creation of a new ministry has put science back on the political agenda in Argentina. Ana Fraile and Federico Williams look at what it means for the future of the country
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Looking outside
Chemical companies are opening their doors to outside innovation, but does this give larger companies the monopoly on new ideas? Sean Milmo reports
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FeatureA glowing green Nobel
The molecule that revolutionised and illuminated cell biology started with a jellyfish. Lewis Brindley tells the story of this year's Nobel prize for chemistry
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Kitchen chemistry
One of the world's largest food companies has reinvented its approach to R&D. Victoria Gill reports
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Chemists without borders
As we look forward to the 2008 Nobel prizes, Mike Sutton recalls the work of two scientists who redefined chemistry's disciplinary boundaries
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The winning chemistry
As the US prepares for its presidential election, Rebecca Trager looks at where each candidate stands on science
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Microwaving myths
Microwaves are moving beyond organic synthesis, but there is still some confusion about what they do to molecules. Richard Van Noorden reports
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Thirsty work
As water shortage becomes an increasing concern, the chemical industry aims to use it wisely. Sean Milmo reports
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Solvent from the sky
Nature's favourite solvent can also give great results in the lab, as James Mitchell Crow finds out
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Rain on demand
Can a bit of simple chemistry command the clouds? Richard Van Noorden reports