Rebecca Brodie
I completed an undergraduate degree in forensic and analytical chemistry, and an honours degree in archaeological chemistry at Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide. Once I graduated I moved to the UK and completed a Master of Science degree at the University of Cambridge in geochemistry and paleoclimatology looking at Antarctic ice cores. After some time off to travel, I joined the Royal Society of Chemistry in 2007 and after a number of different positions I am now the deputy editor for Analyst, Analytical Methods, Lab on a Chip, JAAS and Food & Function. In addition to my role of working with the editorial boards and on journal strategies I enjoy contributing to Chemistry World when I can. Outside of work I enjoy travelling, hiking, photography and going to the cinema.
ReviewRobots in Space: The Secret Lives of Our Planetary Explorers
The fantastic space adventures of Perseverance and its cousins
ReviewFilm: Spaceship Earth
A fascinating cautionary tale about a grand plan to build a self-sustaining replica of Earth’s ecosystem
ReviewRebel Star: Our Quest to Solve the Great Mysteries of the Sun
An absorbing read about the history of our investigation of the sun and the scientists who made breakthrough discoveries
ResearchLaser technique watches how implants release drugs
Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy continues to diversify its applications
ResearchPizza-baking process generates fluorescent nanoparticles
Scientists test toxicity of extra toppings
ResearchMilk protein could alleviate metallic taste following chemotherapy
Study indicates that a lactoferrin supplement could treat taste and smell irregularities experienced by cancer patients
ResearchElemental maps of cocoa beans could help cut chocolate contaminants
New imaging technique locates multiple-elements in confectionery feedstock
ResearchNew ion trap method sets its sights on Mars
Technique that extends capabilities of existing instruments without physically modifying them could benefit origin-of-life studies on Mars
ResearchSalivary salt modifies cheese’s tang
Researchers chew over link between physiology and flavour
ResearchQuantifying UK carbon reduction potential
Implementing all possible carbon capture and reduction technologies could reduce UK’s carbon footprint by 8–32%
ResearchCarbonate solvent makes for greener leather
Propylene carbonate helps to reduce amount of wastewater generated during leather tanning
ResearchCatching up with legal highs
How do you test for drugs when you don’t know what you’re looking for?
ResearchSeeing glucose through the skin
Technique could one day allow diabetics to manage their condition without drawing blood
ResearchHair elements distinguish ethnicity and gender
Paint analysis technique adapted to help find criminals
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Geological technique adapted to analyse Aboriginal Australian objects
Cultural heritage questions answered by mining equipment
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Therapeutic screening for Alzheimer’s disease
Sensor can see how drug candidates alter amyloid-β peptide aggregation
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Frank Vanhaecke: Analytical rock star
Frank Vanhaecke tells Rebecca Brodie that when it comes to chemistry he is better at pushing buttons than cooking
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The private lives of plants
New microfluidic assay could aid understanding of plant reproduction
ResearchA fantastic voyage
Joseph Wang talks to Rebecca Brodie about nanoshuttles and the beauty of electrochemical devices