News – Page 192
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ResearchFirst radial-conjugated aromatic that does the twist
Figure-of-eight shaped molecule is the first with a radial π-electron system
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ResearchViolent stellar collision near early solar system created actinides
A single neutron star merger produced almost all curium and plutonium that ever existed in the solar system
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ResearchWater found in asteroid dust collected by Japan's Hayabusa probe
Scientists calculate that half of the water on Earth could have been delivered by meteorites
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NewsNational Academy of Sciences in the US moves to oust sexual harassers
Members vote to change bylaws so membership of the academy can be revoked in cases of proven conduct breaches
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NewsForensic science failures putting justice at risk in England and Wales
Damning House of Lords report says cuts and bureaucracy may result in the market for forensics becoming dysfunctional
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ResearchEnzyme redesign magnifies rare sugar synthesis
Tweaks could allow scientists to explore the commercial potential of an unusual disaccharide found in Japanese sake
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ResearchMagnets on hand for separating chiral crystals
Enantiomers crystallise individually at opposite magnetic poles, driven by interactions with electron spin
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NewsAnhydrous ammonia leak in the US hospitalises 38
Two people remain in hospital in a serious condition after the material leaked from an agricultural transport outside of Chicago
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NewsContrary to received wisdom graduates from prestigious institutions aren’t more productive
Study finds that it is the working environment of an institution that predicts a young researcher’s output
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NewsWarnings on lead in dust released during Notre Dame fire
Hundreds of tonnes of lead are thought to have melted in the blaze that consumed the iconic cathedral
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ResearchNew family of polymers can be easily recycled and even upcycled
Dynamic covalent bonds means polymers can be taken apart by acid
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News‘Fly or die’ for success in academia is a myth
Study finds little evidence that getting ahead in research rests on jetting around the world
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NewsElsevier signs its first ever ‘read and publish’ open access deal with Norway
Agreement will see research published by Norwegian academics immediately free to read
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ResearchPizza-baking process generates fluorescent nanoparticles
Scientists test toxicity of extra toppings
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ResearchArt enthusiasts leave chemical traces of gallery visits on artwork
Many of the volatile chemicals given off by visitors rapidly stick to surfaces inside an art gallery find researchers
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ResearchMystery of bouncing droplet that drops dead solved
Buoyancy and Marangoni effect behind bouncing life and sudden death of an oil droplet
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NewsPilot malaria vaccination programme begins in Malawi
Mosquirix vaccine will be rolled out in Ghana and Kenya next week
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NewsNew US asbestos rule criticised as outright ban on the carcinogen ditched
Environment agency issues policy that requires companies to seek approval for discontinued uses of the material
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NewsJapanese professor could face prison after teaching students to make MDMA
Matsuyama University pharmaceutical researcher could be jailed for up to 10 years
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NewsChemistry conferences look to become more family-friendly
Childcare services and dedicated family spaces help remove the stigma around caregivers attending scientific meetings