All articles by Patrick Walter – Page 7
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ResearchPlastic waste entering world's oceans set to double in 10 years
Model finds 8 million tonnes of plastic rubbish makes its way into seas every year and much of it remains unaccounted
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NewsEPSRC head pledges greater dialogue with researchers
UK physical sciences chief Philip Nelson talks exclusively to Chemistry World about his plans, doctoral training and discontent in the community
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Growth slow for European chemicals in 2014
Results for the first half held back by stagnant sales and production dips
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NewsFormer Royal Society of Chemistry president dies
John Mason Ward, an active member of the chemistry community and power industry chemist, has died aged 92
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Royal Society of Chemistry's flagship journal now free to access
Chemical Science will follow gold open access model from January 2015 and waive author fees for two years
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ResearchSimple substitution cuts solar cell toxicity
Replacing cadmium chloride with magnesium chloride could reduce the cost and environmental impact of thin film solar cells
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World’s scientific advisers plan closer collaboration
Advisers across Europe will form a knowledge-sharing network
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ResearchThree glowing mice
People’s exposure to nanoparticles could be tested for with skin biopsies
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Europe's chemical industry faces extinction in 10 years
Chairman of Ineos warns that the sector could go the way of the dinosaur thanks to high energy and feedstock costs
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Europe's chemical sector stagnated in 2013
Lack of output growth leaves industry 6.4% adrift of peak in 2007
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Europe suspends Swiss research status in immigration row
Loss of full research partnership standing will put Switzerland at a disadvantage in securing European funding
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NewsGenome study to pursue Richard III's medical history
Scientists hope sequencing of last Plantagenet king’s genome will reveal more about his appearance and health
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NewsClouds on the horizon for UK science
Europe’s research chief warns of skills shortages and funding shortfalls at EU funding programme launch
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EPSRC names new chief executive
University of Southampton’s Philip Nelson will replace David Delpy as head of the funding body
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Chemist to be next president of US science organisation
Geraldine Richmond, a chemistry professor at the University of Oregon, will head the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Funding confirmed for another 19 doctoral centres
Extra centres will provide industrial training for a further 900 postgraduates
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EU chemical agency gives first hazardous substance authorisation
Rolls Royce given first approval to use substance linked to birth defects under controlled conditions
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Kemira now water-based after formic acid sale
Business sold to US agrichemical for €140 million
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AstraZeneca shells out $4.1bn for diabetes business
Bristol-Myers Squibb exits the diabetes field with plans to become a specialised biopharmaceutical company