News – Page 293
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NewsCanada allocates extra C$465 million for basic research
New investment in fundamental research signals shift from the previous Harper administration
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BusinessDow to cut 2500 jobs in Corning merger
Firm will close silicones manufacturing plants in North Carolina and Japan as it absorbs former joint venture
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BusinessSanofi and Boehringer agree €11bn asset swap
Deal swaps Sanofi’s animal health arm for Boehringer’s consumer healthcare business as both firms aim to boost scale
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ResearchSweet tear sensor could ease pain of diabetes
New non-invasive sensor could check blood glucose levels using tears
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ResearchOrigami tubes curl up with water
Nanostructured material folding mimics touch-sensitive plant and technology might find its way into artificial muscles
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ResearchBringing ferrocene full circle
Cyclic oligomers made from iconic organometallic compound hold possibilities for electronics
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BusinessHarvard settles with ex-student over drug royalties
Student claimed university forced him to accept unfair cut in patent deal
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NewsGlobal R&D trends challenge traditional science powerhouses
As more nations fund science and global R&D investments shift east, traditional science leaders like the US and UK are under pressure
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Business
Teva sells off products in preparation for Allergan merger
Generics deals with Impax, Dr Reddy’s and Sagent aimed at satisfying competition authorities
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ResearchDrawing designer COFs
Microfluidics pave way for making unique covalent organic framework materials
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NewsDismay and uncertainty in scientific circles after UK votes to leave EU
Brexit vote prompts fears over freedom of movement and funding
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BusinessEU poised to legislate endocrine disruptor definition
The European Commission’s newly proposed standards to identify endocrine disruptors face industry opposition
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Women’s safety clothing not fit for purpose
Union report finds ill-fitting clothing can harm research and safety
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NewsObama signs law to revamp US chemical rules
A long-awaited overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act that governs America’s regulation of chemicals has been enacted
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ResearchMiniature carbon bottles hold promise as nano-reactors
Nanobubbles with hydrophobic interiors also have potential as drug delivery agents
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ResearchMillions of metal nanoparticles hot off the printing press
Polymer ink printing opens up vast library of alloy nanoparticles
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ResearchElectric choc treatment promises lower fat chocolate
Problem of reduced fat chocolate gumming up factories’ pipelines overcome
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BusinessBASF boosts coatings with Chemetall buyout
$3.2bn purchase from Albemarle continues BASF’s efforts to expand and refocus its coatings division
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BusinessUS biotech director accused of insider trading
Biostatistics chief at Akebia charged with securities fraud
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BusinessJudge voids Merck & Co’s $200m patent claim
‘Serious misconduct’ kills case over Gilead’s hepatitis C drugs