All articles by Chemistry World – Page 33
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Business
Business roundup: September 2009
Animal rights activism on the rise There has been an escalation in the wave of animal rights attacks aimed at the pharmaceutical industry - and they have been focused on Novartis ’ chief executive, Daniel Vasella. Source: © ASSOCIATED PRESS The charred remains of Vasella’s Tyrolean ...
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Opinion
Letters: September 2009
Derek Bailey raises his concerns over the amount of carbon sequestration that can occur before oxygen depletion becomes a significant issue (Chemistry World, August 2009, p36) and asks if the relevant calculations have been done. Although the Earth System is complex and exhibits tightly coupled feedback loops, indicative upper limits ...
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News
Bhopal returns to haunt former Union Carbide chief
There have been fresh calls for the former Union Carbide head to face charges in India 25 years after the Bhopal disaster
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Podcast
August 2009
Chemistry World Podcast - August 200900:12- Introduction 01:56-- Making hydrogen fuel from urine 05:05-- Cleaning up the dye industry 07:20-- Brian Merry on the search for the mechanisms of ageing 13:40 -- White phosphorus tamed 16:10-- Hybrid peptides trigger dramatic weight loss 18:16-- ...
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Opinion
Letters: August 2009
My colleagues and I on the committee of the South Africa North local section of the RSC enjoyed the excellent article highlighting some of the challenges facing us in South Africa, particularly when it comes to developing the chemical sciences (Chemistry World, June 2009, p46). We were, however, extremely ...
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Business
Business roundup: August 2009
Huntsman saga draws to close Source: © ASSOCIATED PRESS Huntsman gains $2.73 billion after aborted takeover The fallout from Hexion’s aborted takeover of rival US chemical company Huntsman finally seems to be over, with the banks that were supposed to fund the deal agreeing to pay Huntsman ...
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News
Chemical weapons cleanup
Researchers have used a hydrogen peroxide-based microemulsion system to safely decontaminate chemical warfare agents
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News
Virtual conference quandary for researchers
Concern that recording and live streaming of conference presentations could jeopardise later journal publications
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Podcast
July 2009
Chemistry World Podcast - July 200900:12- Introduction02:01-- Finding the toxic species that seed Alzheimer's? 05:10-- Sugars to stop termites in their tracks08:05-- Colin McInnes describes solar sailing 14:41 -- Super-light molecular sponges soak up hydrogen 16:44-- Nanotubes accelerate pollutant uptake by plants20:53-- Chemistry in its Element - ...
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Business
Business roundup: July 2009
Dow Corning unleashes innovation US silicone-materials maker Dow Corning is transforming its business strategy to focus on innovations in sustainability, efficiency and alternative energy. Even though the company has managed to stay profitable during the current economic downturn, which has seen many of its competitors struggle, Dow Corning has decided ...