All Books articles – Page 51

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    The bases of nature

    2008-04-28T13:10:41Z

    Alkaloid research has played a significant role in the development of organic chemistry throughout its history

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    A lot to Bragg about

    2008-04-28T13:07:40Z

    Nobel prize winners, William Bragg (WHB, 1862-1942) and Lawrence Bragg (WLB, 1890-1971) remain a unique father and son combination

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    In brief

    2008-03-26T14:50:53Z

    Short items

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    Gene wars

    2008-03-26T14:49:11Z

    Competition in research did not begin with the structure of DNA, though James Watson's The double helix introduced it to a wider public

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    Asymmetric synthesis

    2008-03-26T14:47:51Z

    When searching for texts on asymmetric synthesis, this book might not be the first one I would pick up

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    Lab bench secrets

    2008-03-26T14:45:38Z

    The transition from chemistry undergraduate to research scientist is one which comes as a rather abrupt shock to many students of organic chemistry

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    Authoritative guide to global warming

    2008-03-26T14:43:36Z

    A former government science adviser challenges his readers to face up to realities

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    In brief

    2008-02-27T09:17:16Z

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    'I did it my way'

    2008-02-27T09:15:38Z

    A new book by James Watson, approaching 80 years of age, may lack the impact of The double helix but, as expected, is frank, humorous and replete with aphorisms

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    Is nano good for us?

    2008-02-27T09:11:28Z

    One of the consequences of the rapid progress now being made in nanotechnology is that we are becoming inescapably enmeshed in a host of very tricky ethical issues

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    Noah's ark in Kensington

    2008-02-27T09:05:22Z

    The magical Natural History Museum: an extraordinary scientific endeavour

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    In brief

    2008-01-28T14:09:05Z

    Short items

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    Are nano-particles safe?

    2008-01-28T14:07:39Z

    Nanotechnology is still a futuristic rather than a contemporary industry

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    How our drugs were made

    2008-01-28T14:06:32Z

    'An avalanche of chemistry' was my first impression of this book

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    Chemistry at the heart of drug action

    2008-01-28T14:05:24Z

    The target audience for this book is pharmacy students and academic teams who are responsible for pharmacy training courses

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    Synthesis-a science and an art

    2008-01-28T14:03:37Z

    The past decade has seen some very fine books on the art and science of total synthesis

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    Element with a chequered past

    2008-01-28T14:02:14Z

    Year by year chemistry students explore the diverse history of chlorine

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    Cereal science

    2007-12-21T14:12:03Z

    There have been a number of books published over the last few years on bakery science

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    In brief

    2007-12-21T14:07:45Z

    Short items

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    Microscopic views on the nanoworld

    2007-12-20T14:49:00Z

    This high-level collection of chapters on recent advances in modern microscopic characterisation methods is timely