All articles by Chemistry World – Page 14
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OpinionFlashback: 1970 – Meldola medal for Peter Atkins
Peter Atkins was awarded the 1969 Meldola medal for his work in theoretical chemistry
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PodcastChemistry World podcast – May 2015
We find out how nanotoxicology could be holding back development, and ask if ‘patent or perish’ should be the new academic adage
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OpinionFlashback: 1985 – studying as a prisoner-of-war
How prisoners during the Second World War were able to study for chemistry degrees
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PodcastChemistry World podcast – April 2015
How do you smell? We discuss a controversial theory about odour detection, and investigate forensic toxicology
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OpinionFlashback: 1970 – the Scientific Societies Lecture Theatre
The Scientific Societies Lecture Theatre in Savile Row, London, was used for RSC lectures for many years
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PodcastChemistry World podcast – March 2015
How cephalopods teach chemists about camouflage, and new ways to convert carbon dioxide into useful materials
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OpinionFlashback: 1985 – a new society emerges
The Metals Society and the Institution of Metallurgists merged to form a new learned society
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PodcastChemistry World podcast - February 2015
Cannabis, peanuts and explosive investigations – all in the February 2015 Chemistry World podcast
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OpinionFlashback: 1970 – meeting the Chemical Notation Association
The UK chapter of the Chemical Notation Association met for the first time
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PodcastChemistry World podcast - January 2015
How a new nanoparticle iron supplement can treat anaemia, and a run down of chemists in the new year honours
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OpinionFlashback: 2000 – celebrating an historic collaboration
The second International Historic Chemical Landmark was designated at St Mary’s Hospital in London
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PodcastChemistry World podcast - December 2014
How nitrogen can make green explosives and why molecular communication might produce chatty nanobots
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Opinion
Power to the people
Scientists are harnessing public support to strengthen their political muscle
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OpinionFlashback: 2004 – the periodic table as contemporary art
An RSC poster of the periodic table from Damien Hirst’s restaurant sold for £6000