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BusinessThe future of PVC production?
Commercial interest in a semi-continuous approach seems to be on the rise
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ResearchWhere did Earth’s water come from?
Study of meteorite isotope ratios suggests Earth’s water was delivered by express asteroid rather than comets
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Bittersweet result for dark chocolate
Polyphenols play an important role in chocolate, determining whether it is good or bad for your health
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Research integrity may be linked to UK grants
Universities UK concordat on good research conduct suggests that signatories could make commitments part of grant conditions
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Homeostatic hydrogels to help heat the home
A new material that responds to environmental stimuli and can self-regulate its response could help keep homes at just the right temperature
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At the cutting edge of naval research
Jeffrey Long discusses the US navy’s latest scientific developments with Elinor Hughes
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NewsUS Navy goes green with biofuel plants
Plans are in motion to supply US ships and planes with alternative fuels, but the move faces stiff opposition from some politicians
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ResearchWhy can we walk on custard?
Scientists take a closer look at how shear-thickening fluids respond to impacts
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China targets patented drugs with law change
Domestic drug companies can apply for licences to produce patented drugs when public health overrides intellectual property considerations
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ResearchFluorine finally found in nature
Mystery of nasty niff from ‘fetid fluorite’ minerals is solved - it’s all down to the fluorine it releases
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Better security with through-barrier detection using SORS
A non-invasive method to identify contraband in sealed containers for forensic applications
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Business
GSK drug shines in HIV trial
HIV–Aids drug candidate dolutegravir outperformed Atripla tablets in Phase III
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NewsEurope-wide single patent stalls again
Row over ultimate control of the planned European single patent court brings the process to a juddering halt once more
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Business
Is Sanofi cutting jobs in France?
News outlets are reporting plans to cut 1000-2000 employees in France
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Research
Silky solution to storing vaccines and drugs
Freeze-drying pharmaceuticals in raw silk creates a simple and low cost way of keeping them fresh even in hot climates
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Flattening nanotubes produces better graphene
A strategy that could lead to the first scalable production of uniform and straight graphene nanoribbons
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Coolant to put electric cars in the fast lane
A mixture of paraffin, water and surfactants could cool car batteries three times better than conventional technologies
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BusinessInterview: EMA head Guido Rasi
Guido Rasi, head of the European Medicines Agency, wants to see greater transparency in drug development
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The why of wine-in-a-box's odd taste
Polyethylene packaging soaks up the compounds that give wine its flavour