Analytical chemistry – Page 51
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FeatureLife in the freeze frame
Using x-rays to probe biological molecules has revolutionised science. Clare Sansom looks at a century of progress
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ResearchA new gold standard for nano
Atomic resolution of 68 atom gold cluster will help to understand nanoparticles’ catalytic activity
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PodcastOsmium tetraoxide
It’s highly toxic but essential for studying detailed structures of cells. Brian Clegg introduces osmium tetraoxide
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ResearchHistory of King Richard III written in his teeth
Chemical analysis of isotope signatures in monarch’s remains provide insight into his life
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ResearchRadiolabels help evaluate emerging cancer treatment
Tracking tools will aid transition of boron neutron capture therapy from bench to hospital
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ResearchPhoton pinball identifies chemicals from afar
Samples turned into random Raman lasers beam their secrets from over a kilometre away
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ResearchTracking complex reactions in space and time
Scientific measurements taken with seemingly non-scientific equipment
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Business
Bruker winds down underperforming instrument lines
Stand-alone gas chromatographs and certain mass spectrometry products to be sold off
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OpinionThe crystal ball that can tell lies
X-ray structures are not necessarily definitive, says Derek Lowe, especially when it comes to biomolecules
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ResearchLinguistic statistics enable synthetic prophetics
A metric more commonly used by search engines to analyse language can now power organic chemistry retrosyntheses
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ResearchMolecular clocks may probe fundamental laws
Clocks based on the simplest molecule could weigh in on proton’s mass
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FeatureThe art detectives
Spectroscopic techniques allow scientists to look over the shoulders of old masters. Emma Stoye reports
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Research‘Smell of death’ reveals cadaver's secrets
Analysing volatiles could help train sniffer dogs to locate decaying corpses
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NewsThe chemical history of the Durham Gospels
Revealing the chemical make up of pigments can help us understand the cultural and historical aspects of manuscripts
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ResearchA real red alert for explosives
Colour-changing sensor that spots TNT could be incorporated into clothing to be worn when clearing areas polluted by landmines
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ResearchSynthetic receptor recognises entire drug family
Supramolecular structure could be used to monitor the rise of new ‘designer’ drugs excreted into sewers
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NewsLiquid explosives detectors entering service at airports
New technology may put an end to restrictions on liquids in hand luggage
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