All The crucible articles – Page 8
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Breaking the surface?
Philip Ball is perplexed by the EPSRC’s decision to cut surface science funding
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Philip Ball takes a critical look at the science behind an anti-ageing cream and discovers there's some truth in its sugar-coated claims
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To understand the chemical choreography of the cell, we must acknowledge the bustling biomolecular ballroom in which it takes place, says Philip Ball
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Philip Ball admires the artistry of contemporary science buildings and a few old masters too
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Political party conferences are not noted for taking much interest in science, says Philip Ball
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In the art world, chemistry continues to be a rich stimulus to the imagination, says Philip Ball
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Philip Ball wonders to what extent molecular structures are metaphorical
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Science, spirituality and scepticism: Philip Ball discusses an award presented to former Royal Society president Martin Rees for work at the interface of science and religion
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Experiments are seldom replicated by different research teams, says Philip Ball. Why is this and does it really matter?
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Dutch Nobel laureate Peter Debye has been branded a Nazi collaborator, but Philip Ball suggests that the historical facts permit several interpretations
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Financially motivated sustainability
Philip Ball looks at the financial motivation needed to advance sustainable technology
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Would element 137 really spell the end of the periodic table? Philip Ball examines the evidence
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There is no hidden understanding to be teased out by 'improving' the periodic table, argues Philip Ball. But Eric Scerri begs to differ