News – Page 297
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ResearchMetal micronutrients get to the root of antifungal defence
Flavoursome tomato varieties could benefit from nanoparticle fertilisers
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BusinessFDA urges labs to test all blood donations for Zika
Agency has also given emergency authorisation to two new Zika blood tests
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NewsEdible batteries offer power without toxic metals
Melanin-based batteries could lead to safer ingestible medical devices
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NewsVote rigging concerns hit chemistry society election
Society of Biological Inorganic Chemistry will hold election again in light of suspicious result
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NewsAmerican Chemical Society takes a stand for safety
Sheri Sangji’s sister’s call may have spurred the society to develop a safety policy statement
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NewsBrexit referendum storm shakes European Research Council
Europe’s premier science council’s mission at risk with the impending loss of two scientific powerhouses
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ResearchCamel hair shows shape memory
Natural fibres’ unusual properties could be the basis for new smart materials
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ResearchChemists create pnictogen-based ‘inorganic benzene’
First inorganic analogues of benzene containing silicon and group 15 elements made
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NewsClot-boosting nanoparticles could prevent haemorrhaging
US researchers have developed haemostatic nanoparticles that control internal bleeding to treat victims of serious injuries
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BusinessPfizer to buy Astrazeneca’s antibiotics
Deal tops up Pfizer’s late-stage development pipeline, but AZ will retain biological programmes
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ResearchCarbonate solvent makes for greener leather
Propylene carbonate helps to reduce amount of wastewater generated during leather tanning
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ResearchChemical powered robot octopus is a real softie
3D printed soft robot with no hard components opens way to more user-friendly machines
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NewsMPs call on UK government to ban microbeads in cosmetic products
Call to action follows recent bans in US and Canada
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ResearchBubble-wrapped composite boils water in the cold light of day
School science project inspires cheaper way to desalinate water
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BusinessPfizer gambles on $14bn Medivation deal
Cancer specialist likely just one target in hunt for marketed drugs to offset patent expiries
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ResearchExplosive intermediates muzzled by crystalline sponge
Ozonide structures determined safely with room to adapt the technique to other unstable compounds
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ResearchFlow chemistry for on-demand chlorine
Simple and safe setup produces elemental chlorine when and where it’s needed
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NewsFungi eat up old batteries and spit out metals
Lithium and cobalt can be recycled from worn out lithium-ion batteries in low energy process thanks to fungal acids
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Research3D graphene adds dimension to deaf–mute communication
Printed aerogel’s translation of sign language speaks volumes for 3D graphene materials
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NewsSaiful Islam to host the RI’s 2016 Christmas lectures
Materials chemist will perform demos on energy and fuel cell technology