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Japan's research funds at risk
Japanese scientists vocal in battle to protect research funds from plans for drastic cuts
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Cold reception for new EU chemical security drive
Concern new counter-terrorism measures to strengthen chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear security will cause administrative headaches
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Metal atoms in carbon nanotubes caught on film
High-resolution electron microscopy films individual metal atoms as they move around and react inside a carbon nanotube
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Potent two-pronged antibiotic provides hope for future drugs
Two-headed compound found to shut down crucial bacterial enzymes
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Easier ester synthesis
Oxygen-coated gold nanoparticles can selectively oxidise a variety of alcohols and aldehydes
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Bio-inspired catalyst design could rival platinum
New nickel-based catalyst shows impressive stability under fuel cell conditions
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C-H bond activation takes the relaxing route
US researchers discover that C-H bond reactivity is linked to whether the bond's activation will reduce strain in the molecule
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Chemical barcodes made from MOFs
Metal-organic frameworks incorporate 'rainbow barcodes' into their structure
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Magnesium cage shows promise for carbon capture
Metal-organic framework with open magnesium sites selectively captures carbon dioxide and releases it with ease
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Colour change test for arsenic
New colorimetric gold nanoparticle-based test quickly measures arsenic levels in contaminated groundwater to very low concentrations
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Chemical trade wars on the rise
The Chinese chemical sector is becoming the focus of trade wars as manufacturing capacity increases and trade volumes expand
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China's war on food additives a difficult task
A year on from the melamine contamination that aroused wide public concern and caused thousands of children to fall ill, the Chinese authorities have launched a new round of campaigns to clean up the food additives market
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Corruptions scandals shake Chinese universities
The recent arrests of the presidents of several Chinese science institutions have shaken the academic world and triggered widespread questions about university governance
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Heavy metals cause further troubles
Despite governmnet crackdowns, further cases of heavy metal pollution and poisoning have been reported across China
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Suicides cast shadow across overseas talent scheme
Amidst the rush to lure top Chinese academics back to China from overseas, the suicides of several young returnees have caused alarm
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Solar power makers threatened by dumping allegation
Propsed EU investigations into alleged dumping by the Chinese photovoltaic industry should prompt a change in the inductry's development model, say experts
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Liang Zicai: brewing Chinese siRNA dream
Small-interfering RNA landed in Liang Zicai's sights a decade ago, and has remained his focus ever since
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A simple way to join an olefin to an arene
Pd-catalysed olefination of an arene can be directed by simple modification to the substrate and amine ligands to steer the catalyst
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New nano rule for EU cosmetics
New EU regulation will require cosmetics to list nanoparticles on ingredients list; Germany raises concerns