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FeatureExploring the outer reaches
The periodic table is still expanding but there are probably not many elements left that can be synthesised. Dennis Rouvray investigates how much further we can go
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The right woman for the job
Julia Higgins serves on many high-level scientific bodies and was awarded a DBE in 2001 for her services to science. She talks to Karen Harries-Rees about her roles and plans
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Charge of the light brigade
Photovoltaic cells are not widely used because of their high cost. Simon Hadlington explores some of the work under way to produce cheaper, more efficient cells
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Taking on a challenge
Whatman claims to be in good health after restructuring and has been on the acquisition trail. Karen Harries-Rees reports
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Combinatorial chemistry with biological help
Michael Gross investigates the ways in which nature can be used to help in the quest for new molecules
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Beyond cleaning
Researchers are taking surfactants and emulsions, the ingredients of liquid soaps and face creams, and using them to tackle some of the world's most challenging infectious diseases. Fiona Case finds out more
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A different perspective on the world
A grand vision of global cooperation promises to boost the opportunities for chemical analysis from space. Andrew Scott looks at the findings from existing satellites
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Cooked to perfection
Heston Blumenthal, chef-proprietor of the Fat Duck restaurant, uses chemistry to create unusual dishes. Katharine Sanderson talks to him
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Chemistry on the fringes of the former USSR
Following admission to the European Union, are the Baltic states on course for economic reform? Bea Perks reports
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Innovative places for innovation
To succeed start-up companies need a supportive network. Hermann Hauthal looks at the experiences of some German companies' that have found that network by locating on an industrial park
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Just a spoonful of sugar
Chemists have developed new vaccine delivery systems that could do away with the need for refrigeration. Henry Nicholls looks at the implications
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The beauty of chemistry
Can a chemistry experiment be beautiful? Philip Ball gives his opinion and invites us to see beauty in everything
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Science on display
Katharine Sanderson meets Richard Friend: inventor, businessman, academic, scientist
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High stakes in the instrument market
Vikki Allen looks at the ways both global and small analytical instrument companies get a new product to the market
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Managing the multi-million megawatts
Energy consumption is a key challenge for BASF. The company is working to manage its own energy use and to develop energy saving products, reports Bea Perks
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Maximising the potential
David Haddleton, founder of Warwick Effect Polymers, has won the 2004 Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the year award. Karen Harries-Rees reports
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Promising a greener future
Ionic liquids have long been hailed as the future of green chemistry but can they live up to their promise? Andrew West investigates
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Two men, two centuries, four metals
Bill Griffith introduces us to the colourful characters behind the discovery of four rare metals 200 years ago
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Getting the balance right
Innovation is a key factor in corporate success. Karen Harries-Rees examines the issues chemical companies face and how they approach innovation
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Science: your mission should you choose to accept it
Katharine Sanderson visits the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office to find out if the world of a science attaché is as glamorous as it sounds