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One in four firms not complying with chemical legislation
Inspection data suggests that a quarter of chemical companies have not been complying with the European chemicals legislation, Reach
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Blood-like liquid protein formed
A liquid form of the oxygen-binding protein myoglobin retains its biological function even though it seems virtually water-free
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US to measure research impact
US scheme to measure the economic impact of scientific research echoes failed assessment proposals in the UK
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Antibacterial nanoparticles from bacteria
Silver nanoparticles made using bacteria have better antibacterial properties than their chemically synthesised counterparts
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Cracking yolk-shell nanoparticles
Scientists demonstrate new way to synthesise 'yolk-shell' nanoparticles with tunable shell thickness and pore size
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Basic research bill backed in US
US bill that boosts science funding passes on third attempt after Democrats employ unusual procedural tactic
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Universities face hard years ahead
Funding cuts to universities across Europe as a result of the economic crisis will impact teaching and research quality for years to come, says report
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Structural order gained over conducting polymer
Researchers have used copper as both catalyst and template to gain structural control over an important conducting polymer
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A novel designer surface catalyst for oxidations
New catalyst for oxidising carbon monoxide represents a key advance in designing surface catalytic systems from theoretical calculations
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Vodka's molecular cocktail
Not all vodkas are created equal - research suggests the spirit's molecular make up could influence drinkers' preferences
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US oil spill testing ground for dispersants
Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded off the coast of Louisiana in the US
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Business roundup: June 2010
The green shoots of a chemical spring Recent data seem to suggest that the chemical industries have weathered the worst of the economic storm, at least for now. Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, has updated its Chemical Trends report which shows that the European chemicals industry has now ...
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Pain target enzyme's working made crystal clear
X-ray structure of cannabinoid-regulating enzyme confirms computational predictions of drug binding and clarifies its mechanism of action
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US scientific body seeks national climate change strategy
National Research Council calls for a revolution in climate change research and proposes domestic greenhouse gas emissions budget
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Light sparks new approach to data storage
Chemists develop nanostructures that could store data 500 times more densely than a Blu-ray disc
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H-bond partner-swapping seen in the flesh
How hydrogen bonds in water-based systems flip from one partner to another have been measured by US researchers
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The first synthetic cell
The Venter Institute unveils its man-made microbe - a chemically synthesised genome housed in a naturally grown cell
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Prepare to lose metals, says UN group
Speciality metals like lithium, neodymium and indium could become restricted unless recycling rates improve, say reports
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NIH spends $1 billion on research construction projects
US National Institutes of Health uses economic stimulus funds to build and modernise research labs across the country