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Fluorescent probes take screening to next level
New screening technique uses fluorescence to shed light on the activities on little-understood proteins
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Take carbon dioxide, dissolve slowly in water
Deep CO2 storage: a safe way to combat climate change?
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Giving molecules a stretch
Stretching small molecules with stilbene could give new insights into reactivity
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Blood clotting light work for new molecule
Molecule that changes shape on exposure to light could help control blood clotting and starve tumours
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China to enact energy measurement rules
Accurate measurement first step to improving energy efficency
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Moving forward: self-propelling oil droplets
Researchers have developed a new kind of self-propelling oil droplet - a 'primitive type of chemical machinery'
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EPA announces new chemical toxicity plan
Agency adopts new strategy using advanced techniques to improve regulation and reduce animal testing
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Climate conference updates IPCC findings
Scientists present policymakers with the latest climate change research
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Business roundup: April 2009
Merger goes ahead as Dow, Rohm and Haas settle dispute Dow Chemical has finally agreed to complete the acquisition of speciality materials firm Rohm and Haas in a $15.3 billion (?11 billion) deal after the two firms settled their dispute over the planned merger. The takeover, which will create the ...
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Gene gels pump out proteins
Novel DNA-based hydrogels completely free of living cells function as mini protein factories
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US turns to science to help rebuild its economy
Energy Department commits billions to research infrastructure and electric cars
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'Molecular ball-bearings' for artificial joints
Polymer 'brushes' lubricated with water give near-frictionless surfaces that could be used in medical implants of the future