News – Page 242
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NewsBudget begins to reveal how UK will hit research funding target
Autumn Statement earmarks extra £2.3 billion in 2021 to help reach goal of 2.4% of GDP spent on R&D
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ResearchLightning strikes cause nuclear reactions in the atmosphere
Thunderstorms are a previously unrecognised natural source of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen isotopes
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ResearchChernobyl disaster mystery solved
A nuclear explosion – not high pressure steam – started the chain reaction of events that destroyed the reactor
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NewsSouthampton plans job losses within chemistry department
The university says 50–75 posts across six academic areas, including chemistry, are to go in voluntary severance programme
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ResearchScrutiny of SmartFlares raises questions over RNA probes
Merck Millipore technology for detecting specific RNAs may not live up to claims
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ResearchCosmetic and perfume sales staff exposed to high phthalate levels
Exposure poses potential risks for pregnant women working in retail
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NewsChina's Nobel laureate labs to cut red tape
Research overseen by Nobel laureates will aim to stimulate creativity in young researchers
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NewsLatest threats to UK science from Brexit reveal risk of brain drain
Survey reveals UK could lose talented scientists and face problems with funding and leadership
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ResearchExperiments confirm nickel isotope's ‘doubly magic’ status
Analysis of copper-79 reveal the secrets of its magic neighbour
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NewsQuantum dots and a bright future
Tune in to the amazing semiconductors giving colour to your TV
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BusinessBayer forms cancer-drug partnership with Loxo
Alliance could see Loxo net up to $1.55bn in upfront and milestone payments
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NewsChemical plants urged to revise emergency plans
US chemical safety agency says the Arkema disaster caused by hurricane Harvey should serve as a warning to other companies
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NewsRepublican tax bill backed by industry but not science
Chemical industry says tax overhaul will be fairer, but science groups warn that it will harm research
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ResearchRoundworms transfer nanoplastics to offspring
Study finds that nanoparticles translocate to gonads of model organism and can end up in next generation
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ResearchAcene synthesis sets new record for twisted molecules
Chemists prepare ‘twistacenes’ with torsion angles of up to 170º
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ResearchMolten metal enables climate-friendly hydrogen production
Discovery from academics collaborating with Shell could enable a sustainable energy future, with a reduced global warming threat
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NewsProtests over unspent funds as Portuguese scientists are squeezed
Money could cover programmes to improve job security
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ResearchHazy hydrocarbons explain why Pluto is even colder than expected
Dwarf planet might have unique atmosphere whose temperature is regulated by tiny particles
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ResearchEnergy storage from the butt end
Used cigarettes converted into efficient hydrogen storage material
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BusinessChina clamps down on polluting factories
Thousands of factories face closure or sanctions as authorities exercise new powers to curb air and water pollution