News – Page 133
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NewsPromotion of Covid-19 pseudoscience by Indian government criticised as pandemic rages
Questionable therapies under study or promoted include prayer, breathing exercises and herbal medicines
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ResearchArtificial enzyme sets record as it outperforms horseradish counterpart by factor of 12
Engineered nanoparticle achieves highest efficiency of any artificial enzyme when compared with natural peroxidase
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NewsReport finds reasons for optimism and room for improvement in French science
Assessment reveals weaknesses in chemistry
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ResearchPeptide ligation strategy unlocks diverse range of structural motifs
Approach expected to influence design of protein–protein interaction inhibitors
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ResearchOldest human-made quasicrystal discovered in remains of first nuclear blast
Almost 76 years ago, US scientists set off the first nuclear bomb – and accidentally created the first synthetic quasicrystal
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ResearchMacrocyclic NHC ligands serve up trio of new actinide sandwich complexes
Delocalised, anionic macrocyclic NHCs with unusually strongly σ-donation set to expand suite of stable organometallic complexes with f block cations
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NewsKew Gardens exhibit will showcase dazzling display of structural colour
Nanostructures that create the ‘brightest colours ever created’ will be on display at gallery
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ResearchTooth isotope analysis proves ancient Greek historians wrong
Analysis of ancient soldiers’ 2500-year-old remains suggests they were foreign mercenaries rather than the locals contemporary historians described
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NewsNobel laureates free to relocate to UK following changes to ‘global talent’ visas
Winners of prestigious prizes no longer need endorsements
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ResearchAcidity of a single hydroxyl group measured with atomic precision for first time
Functionalised AFM tip used to assess the acidity of individual OH groups on an indium oxide surface
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ResearchNew type of crystal expels liquid when squeezed
Accidental discovery uncovers crystalline solid with very unusual property
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ResearchNitrogen deletion reaction offers ‘new way to think about molecular editing’
Reagent inspired by decades-old research could save chemists a lot of headache when it comes to modifying molecules’ skeleton
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NewsProminent US chemical engineer leaves post amid allegations of image irregularities
69 studies have been flagged on PubPeer
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ResearchArtificial chameleon skin detects seafood spoilage
Supramolecular system changes colour across almost the full visible spectrum
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NewsEuropean academy calls for continent-wide effort to combat disinformation on science
Report makes recommendations on how scientists can combat anti-vaccine sentiment and climate change denial and other misinformation
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ResearchAutomated organic synthesis made easier with capsule-based console
Integrated console to synthesise drug-like molecules requires minimal user input
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ResearchBamboo bats could beat traditional willow at affordable cricket
While bamboo bats break cricket traditions, it might make the sport more accessible to its growing fanbase
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Research3D-printed ‘digital ivory’ saves antique artworks – and maybe elephants
‘Digory’ will be invaluable for restoration projects, and could help prevent ivory poaching that threatens the survival of wild elephants
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ResearchClick chemistry uses endogenous acrolein to activate cancer prodrug
Strategy could reduce chemotherapy side effects by selecting for cancerous cells
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Research‘Molecular drone’ that carries off atoms points way to speedier atomic control
Phthalocyanine derivative leaves vacancies in surface