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New approach for EU research called for
Experts call for EU leaders to make 'radical improvements' in research policy following an assessment of the current state of European science
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Breaking the strongest bonds
Chemists have severed one of the strongest bonds in chemistry - in dinitrogen - and reacted it with carbon monoxide to make useful organic compounds
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Hundreds of millions to be slashed from UK science budget
UK pre-budget report announces £600 million to be slashed from science, research and higher education
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'Climategate' resolution underlines concern over data falsification
US politicians raise pressure on scientists to ensure research legitimacy after email leak suggesting unethical practices at University of East Anglia
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Flexible organic flash memory
Researchers have cracked one of the big remaining problems in organic electronics - a flexible flash memory transistor
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Solving fibril formation
Researchers solve the equations governing the self-assembly of fibrils, such as beta-amyloid in Alzheimer's disease
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Mussel proteins inspire new diabetes treatment
Glue that sticks mussels to rocks inspired scientists to develop a new medical adhesive for an experimental diabetes treatment
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Calls for US chemicals reform
US senator argues it is time 'to sound the alarm' over the country's regulatory system for chemicals, and plans to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act
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New hep C breakthrough
A new microRNA-based hepatitis C treatment that could avoid drug resistance is being tested on humans after encouraging trials in chimps
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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