Analytical chemistry – Page 34
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FeatureHandheld spectrometers
Andy Extance discovers how portable infrared absorption and Raman scattering analysis tools are inspiring new uses – even within people’s homes
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OpinionHow to spot fake scientific instruments
Is this a 16th century astrolabe, or a modern-day forgery?
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OpinionWhy modern chemists need to think big
The lessons we can learn from the larger reaction scales of the past
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PodcastMore Molecules of Murder by John Emsley – Book club
John Emsley returns with a new batch of deadly compounds
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ResearchTech red unmasked
An unusual oxide of radioactive technetium reveals its secrets after 50 years
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NewsTextbooks need an update after mole's definition changed
Although little will change in practice, Iupac’s new definition of a mole has gained support from (almost) all sides
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ResearchFrom cement to batteries with help from a wombat
Vanessa Peterson is in the fast lane when it comes to relating atomic-scale structures to a material’s function
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ResearchPrecision approach may have spotted coldest liquid water droplets ever made
Supercooled droplets come in at chilly -43ºC with highly accurate temperature measurements
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ResearchElemental maps of cocoa beans could help cut chocolate contaminants
New imaging technique locates multiple-elements in confectionery feedstock
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ReviewMore molecules of murder
Aurora Walshe reviews a book that walks the line between morbid and fascinating
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Article
2017 in review - Atoms, bonding, materials and synthesis
2017 in review – Atoms, bonding, materials and synthesis
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ResearchMolecular map-making simplified
Open-source software allows thousands of trace chemicals to be analysed using 3D scans and mass spec
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OpinionSnapshots of life’s dancers
We need to stop viewing proteins as static and embrace their dynamism
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ResearchChirality probed with attosecond precision
Very short delays have been measured between forward and backward photoelectrons emitted from a chiral molecule
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ResearchCan you feel the chemistry?
Humans can discriminate between different surface chemistries using their fingers
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NewsThousands of US drug convictions overturned by rogue chemist's actions
Massachusetts forensic chemist’s misconduct has led state district attorneys to dismiss more than 6000 drug sentences
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ResearchTaking the heat off ice under pressure
New understanding of how pressure can cause ice to melt independent of heat