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Extended aromatic system gives new dyes
A new class of compounds for making yellow and violet dyes has been discovered by chemists in Germany.
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Biocatalytic synthesis in ionic liquids
The stability and activity of enzymes in ionic liquids is under investigation by chemists in Italy.
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Rapid enzyme screening
A fast, efficient screening method that could test vast numbers of enzymes for specific applications has been discovered by researchers in the UK, bringing made to order enzymes a step closer.
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Microwaveable microfluidic devices
Domestic microwave ovens could soon replace expensive radio frequency plasma cleaners used to make microfluidic devices.
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8 September 2005: Polymerised ionic liquids make stable GC stationary phases
The high-temperature performance of gas chromatography stationary phases made from ionic liquids has been improved by polymerisation, say US researchers.
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7 September 2005: Irish children's science magazine wins international award
A magazine that explains science news for primary school children in Ireland has won international acclaim.
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6 September 2005: Historic works of art are their own worst enemy
The inks favoured by manuscript writers and old masters for centuries have been destroying the works of art they created, claim Slovenian researchers.
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6 September 2005: Driving fuel cells in portable applications
Engineers have developed a way to produce hydrogen for fuel cells to recharge batteries in portable electronics, such as laptops.
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5 September 2005: The cell cycle colour coded
Researchers in Switzerland and Germany have developed a set of colourful tools for characterising surface proteins on living cells.
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2 September 2005: ACS outlines vision for 2015
The American Chemical Society has outlined its members' vision for the chemistry enterprise in 2015 at its national meeting in Washington DC.
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2 September 2005: Catalysis crucial for hydrogen storage
Two teams of US chemists have unveiled findings highlighting the importance of catalysis in hydrogen storage.
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1 September 2005: Nitrogen dioxide levels rising higher than expected over China
Nitrogen dioxide levels in the troposphere over China are increasing at an alarming rate far higher than had been predicted.
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1 September 2005: Olive oil works in the same way as some anti-inflammatory drugs
One component of olive oil - the dialdehyde oleocanthal - has the same enzyme-inhibiting effects as ibuprofen.
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31 August 2005: Desert beetle provides model for fog-free nanocoating
Scientists in the US have developed a coating made of silica nanoparticles that will prevent fogging and could be used to harvest water in desert conditions.
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31 August 2005: ACS honours chemists
Eighteen research chemists from five companies have been named Heroes of Chemistry by the American Chemical Society (ACS) for their input into improving health and well-being.
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30 August 2005: Antioxidant rating hints at coffee's health benefits
Coffee is the number one source of antioxidants in the US diet, claim analysts.
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30 August 2005: Molecular interactions revealed in a drop of water
Femtolitre-sized water droplets surrounded by oil serve as test tubes for chemical investigation of just a few molecules, report US researchers.
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29 August 2005: Increased sensitivity with nano detection of clinical markers
A biosensor that incorporates carbon nanotubes and metal oxide nanowires can sensitively detect the main clinical marker for prostate cancer, report researchers in the US.
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26 August 2005: Northern lights inspire Finnish nuclear waste disposal
Finnish researchers are using energy more typically found in lightening or the local Aurora Borealis to minimise the waste output from nuclear power stations.