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Cutting graphene to ribbons
Nickel nanoparticles slice up single-layer graphene sheets to make useful nanoribbons
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Chemical speed-dating even faster
Reaction-sensitive DNA amplification method simplifies screening for novel reactions
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US resumes contentious FutureGen clean coal initiative
Government to put over $1 billion towards reinstated clean energy project shelved under previous administration
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Acrylic beads promise scalable organocatalyst production
A two-step approach to synthesising proline-containing beads for organocatalysis
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Nanomaterials cause classification headache for Reach
Lack of clear guidelines has led to companies using varying criteria to collect data on carbon nanotubes for Reach submission
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Meteorite sheds light on birth of the solar system
High levels of a heavy nitrogen atom found in primitive meteorite, analysis offers insight into the solar system's formation 4.6 billion years ago
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New technique probes Alzheimer's aggregates
Scientists probe synthetic proteins to identify key toxic species responsible for Alzheimer's plaques
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UK chemists must take control
EPSRC international review praises progress but highlights need for better communication
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Focus on economic impact the way forward, says RCUK
Research councils defend the move to focus on research areas that are likely to have direct economic benefits
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Chemicals sector key contributor to US toxic pollution
North America pumps out over 5 billion kilos of toxic releases a year, much of which comes from chemicals manufacturing
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'Electronic glue' makes nanocrystals connect
Using metal-based molecules to make nanocrystals electrically conductive could lead to new nanocrystal materials
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Enzyme-free assembly of DNA-like molecules
Researchers have constructed DNA-like molecules that can self-assemble without the need for enzymes
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Dow Corning emphasises innovation
Dow Corning restructure to focus on innovations in sustainability, efficiency and alternative energy
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'Bilayer' graphene shows tunable bandgap
Wide, tunable bandgap could lead to lasers that change colour, or programmable electronic circuits
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Enzyme employs unusual cleavage reaction
Unusual carbon bond cleavage reaction in a naturally occurring herbicide elucidated by US scientists
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Nanotubes boost plant pollutants
Carbon nanotubes pierce plant cell walls, increasing uptake of atmospheric pollutants
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ECHA recommends strict controls for certain chemicals
European Chemicals Agency recommends seven chemicals be made subject to special authorisation to stay on market
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US speeds visa process for researchers
Changes to the US visa system mean foreign science and technology professionals could get approval within two weeks
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Super sponges soak up gas
Covalent organic frameworks shown to have high gas adsorption properties for potential applications in fuel storage or carbon capture