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ResearchX-ray laser snaps first bond-forming transition state
Study of femtosecond-timescale carbon monoxide oxidation highlights technique’s potential in catalysis
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ResearchEnzyme uses internal network for cyclisation
Researchers have pinpointed individual amino acid residues involved in the production of cyclic terpenes by a plant enzyme
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NewsMOF sensor sniffs out ammonia
First chemical sensor made from a 2D metal organic framework unveiled
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Business
Hospira buyout is a shot in the arm for Pfizer’s biosimilars
$17bn deal, intended to bolster sterile injectable and biologics capabilities, will be financed with existing cash and new debt
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BusinessIndian chemical investment
By setting aside regions for joined-up investment plans, India hopes to become a significant player in the global petrochemical market. Rajesh Parishwad investigates
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BusinessFertilising India's petrochemical industry
Rajesh Parishwad speaks to H N Ananth Kumar, India’s minister for chemicals and fertilisers
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ResearchPlastic waste entering world's oceans set to double in 10 years
Model finds 8 million tonnes of plastic rubbish makes its way into seas every year and much of it remains unaccounted
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ResearchCalculations predict pentagonal graphene
New carbon allotrope could have interesting physical and electrical properties
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Research‘Early RNA’ reactions characterised
Enzyme-free linking of nucleotides suggests possible route for the synthesis of ancient RNA
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ResearchSilicene 'sandwich' transistor a delectable prospect
Researchers have made a transistor from one-atom-thick silicene for the first time
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Science societies urge next UK government to invest more in research
National academies set out priorities to boost UK science after May’s general election
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ResearchPowering up renewables with fullerene enhanced electricity grids
Fullerene-doped insulators make cables that deliver electricity more efficienty from remote areas where wind and solar power are generated
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ResearchNext generation lithium–sulfur batteries given DNA boost
Functionalising electrodes with DNA significantly enhances performance
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NewsUS on track to phase out most long-chain perfluorinated chemicals this year
Discontinuation deadline likely to be met, with measures in place to prevent these chemicals re-entering the US market
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ResearchRadical observation lights up combustion
First sight of hydroperoxyalkyl radical provides reaction kinetics data that will contribute to engine design
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NewsUS to restart chemical weapon neutralisation
Remainder of US cold war chemical weapons set to be destroyed by 2023
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Business
WR Grace to split in half
Two daughter companies will focus on catalysts and speciality construction chemicals
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ResearchExploiting the chirality of DNA
DNA covalently bound to cellulose offers new perspectives in asymmetric catalysis
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US funder mulls new emeritus award
NIH considers creating a transition award for senior investigators to help sustain the US scientific workforce