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US regulatory chief’s resignation raises alarms in biotech industry
FDA vaccines and biologicals centre director, Peter Marks, clashed with health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr
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The circles of DNA that cause cancer
Ring-shaped extrachromosomal DNA is implicated in many cancers. Rachel Brazil talks to the scientists trying to uncover their secrets
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The glyphosate debate
The EU has recently approved the use of glyphosate for another decade. Bárbara Pinho examines the controversial pesticide’s presence in British farming and considers the possibility of a ban in the UK
Research
Skeletal editing targets double bonds
Two new techniques selectively install nitrogen atoms into complex molecules
Opinion
Jon-Paul Griffiths: ‘Starting a small company is a phenomenal experience’
The chief technology officer of Oxeco on spinning out, supporting entrepreneurs and the difficulties of identifying a market
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What on earth is going on with research funding in the US?
Untangling what the Trump administration’s directives and executive orders mean for federally funded science
Long-chain alkanes preserved in Martian mudstone
Molecules could have derived from biological fatty acids, although abiotic origins are also possible
Collective coupling strength must be larger than previously thought to guarantee delocalised polaritons
Findings challenge previously accepted criteria for robust delocalisation within the strong coupling regime
Mercury-free electrochemical lithium isotope separation could fuel a fusion future
AI takes step towards cracking biology’s toughest problem – protein sequencing
Robot ramps up accuracy of AI salt stain identifier
Ball milling breaks PFAS down into industrially useful fluoride source
JWST reveals exoplanet composition with unprecedented clarity
Simple trick lets pure blue quantum dots maintain their performance without cadmium
‘Ageing’ cellular blobs could be linked to neurodegenerative diseases
US regulatory chief’s resignation raises alarms in biotech industry
FDA vaccines and biologicals centre director, Peter Marks, clashed with health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr
Decoding 23andMe’s downfall
DNA testing firm’s bankruptcy raises data security questions
Welcome to the MegaPharm target selection and project resourcing meeting
Bayer ordered to pay more than $2 billion to US cancer victim
How a herbicide illustrates the many ways chemicals are put to the test
Getting into the weeds of the glyphosate debate
Are you fooling yourself?
US reviews chemical incident prevention planning rules
Weight loss drug supply races
Letters: April 2025
Readers highlight Serbian opposition to lithium mining, the need for more practical chemistry, and the influence of the Greek alphabet
Decoding 23andMe’s downfall
DNA testing firm’s bankruptcy raises data security questions
Welcome to the MegaPharm target selection and project resourcing meeting
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Paul Alivisatos: ‘Physical chemistry brought me back into the fold’
The nanomaterials pioneer talks about coming from a family of immigrants, wandering as an undergraduate and finding his compass
New materials for sustainable fabrics
Textiles based on agricultural waste, algae and fungi are being developed to improve the environmental impact of the fashion industry
Paneth’s mirrors and the isolation of methyl radicals
Laying the groundwork for the study of combustion and photochemical reactions
How a herbicide illustrates the many ways chemicals are put to the test
The glyphosate debate highlights the complexity of chemicals regulation
Getting into the weeds of the glyphosate debate
Assessments of the risk posed by the controversial herbicide depend on how the evidence is weighed
Design of experiments: Smarter methods, better results
Delve into this two part workshop and discover a better way to experiment
Rising to the occasion: the chemistry of Easter breads
Join GBBO finalist Josh Smalley to learn the scientific secrets of Easter bakes
In conversation with Melanie Sanford
Join us on 16 April for an exclusive live interview with renowned chemist Melanie Sanford
Harnessing hormones for health: Taking GLP-1 from research to reality
Learn about the groundbreaking science research behind the GLP-1 revolution
Careers
From professional ballet dancer to quantum chemist
Creativity has been central to James Shee’s career across both art and science
Opinion
Paul Alivisatos: ‘Physical chemistry brought me back into the fold’
The nanomaterials pioneer talks about coming from a family of immigrants, wandering as an undergraduate and finding his compass
Opinion
Paneth’s mirrors and the isolation of methyl radicals
Laying the groundwork for the study of combustion and photochemical reactions
Careers
Hidden from view: being a scientific advisor for the emergency services
Stephen Yao’s expertise helps the emergency services deal with chemical incidents
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How emergency services prepare for major chemical spills
Meet the experts who prepare emergency responders for the worst case scenario
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Design of experiments: Smarter methods, better results
Delve into this two part workshop and discover a better way to experiment
How AI is transforming chemistry research
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising everything from workflows to networking - so how can you bring AI into your research practice?
Pittcon: over 75 years of supporting science
The legacy of passion and purpose that makes Pittcon a one-of-a-kind event
Setting new standards for British laboratories
Lab Innovations brings together experts from all corners of the industry
AstraZeneca synthetic chemistry prize winner celebrates ‘culmination of a high-quality academia-industry collaboration’
Ruth Webster from University of Cambridge wins 2024 AstraZeneca prize in synthetic chemistry for her work on iron catalysis
Lessons from a Nobel laureate teach us how to think better
In a world of AI, chemists need statistical thinking
Broadband benchtop NMR spectroscopy: it’s more than just proton and carbon
Join us for a demonstration of how benchtop NMR can be used to study elements beyond hydrogen and carbon
Purposeful simulation: Maximising impact in surface chemistry modelling
Learn how to select appropriate computational models to deliver impact in surface chemistry research
From professional ballet dancer to quantum chemist
Creativity has been central to James Shee’s career across both art and science
The pension cost of doing a PhD
Exploring the wider impacts of a PhD on your finances
Hidden from view: being a scientific advisor for the emergency services
Stephen Yao’s expertise helps the emergency services deal with chemical incidents
Does gamification have a place in chemistry education?
Escape rooms, murder mysteries and virtual reality are being used to try to make the subject more attractive to students
How to thrive at conferences
My summer writing for Chemistry World
Sara Shinton’s career developing research leaders
Dow to cut 1500 jobs as global chemicals industry reshapes
New UKRI terms do more to acknowledge the diversity of PhD researchers
Pay increase for UKRI-funded PhD students is biggest since 2003