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25 November 2005: Microparticle sampling for direct biohazard detection
An important step towards portable sensors for airborne bacteria and toxic chemicals has been taken by US researchers.
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Anthropogenic effects revealed in aged ice cores
Levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are the highest they have been for 650 000 years, ice core data suggest.
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Business roundup: December 2005
European parliament approves Reach The European parliament has secured backing for the long-awaited regulatory regime for Europe’s chemicals industry: registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals (Reach). Reach was today approved in Strasbourg after a marathon vote on 1038 amendments. It was first published by the European Commission ...
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Toxic elements in cigarette smoke
Heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium and lead have been detected in sidestream cigarette smoke, demonstrating that these toxic elements can travel different distances in air flow.
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Tuning the pitch in helical polymers
A strategy for tuning the pitch of metal-organic helical polymers by choice of metal ion or counter anion has been demonstrated.
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Learned society states position on open access
The Royal Society (RS) has accused open access supporters of trying to stop commercial publishers profiting from publicly funded research.
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Industry braces itself for environmental regulations
Chemicals companies should be penalised if they do not comply with regulations, but rewarded for improvements and voluntary environmental initiatives, said industry spokesman.
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Background fluorescence of plastic chips
Chemists in the US are working towards using plastic chips rather than the more traditional glass for analysis of potential drug candidates.
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Immediate action needed on transport emissions
Bold policy decisions, not just tough regulations, are needed to reverse environmental damage and address climate change, says chief executive of UK Environment Agency.
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Peptides gel in the spotlight
US chemists have developed a peptide that self-assembles to form a hydrogel on exposure to ultra violet light.
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Boosting the paradoxical benefits of white wine
White wine enriched in polyphenols has the same protective effect against atherosclerosis as red wines.
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Playing the waiting game with aptamer probes
US nanotechnologists have solved a major problem hindering the development of highly sensitive and selective probes for use in complex biological fluids.
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Flipping DNA caught in the act
A new fluorescence-based approach could make it easier for researchers to watch a mysterious, but essential, mechanism of DNA repair.
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Perchlorate levels doubled in organic veg
Organically grown leafy vegetables produced in North America contain double the amount of perchlorate found in conventionally grown crops, report US researchers.
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European parliament approves Reach
The European parliament has secured backing for a long-awaited regulatory regime for Europe's chemicals industry: registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals (Reach).
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US: Grass roots action on greenhouse gas
The US administration could be forced to follow Kyoto recommendations now that 10 US states have taken their own measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions, says US economist.
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Journal moves from RSC to AIP, ends up at BioMed Central
A leading geochemical journal has moved to an open access publisher in an attempt to maintain its impact.
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Calling all chemistry entrepreneurs
Nottingham University is attracting entrepreneurial chemists with a new MSc in Chemistry with Entrepreneurship, launched this week.
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Aluminium complexes for blue emission
Italian researchers combine theory and practice to develop better blue LEDs; a step towards a flatter future for technology.