All Columns articles – Page 36
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OpinionHoming pigeons should thank quantum chemistry
Philip Ball asks whether quantum biology holds the secret to how birds navigate
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OpinionAn odd couple
Coupling unactivated phenols with amines requires an unusual approach, as Karl Collins discovers
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OpinionCan we wait for e-cigarette trials?
Safety data is needed but is not a reason to ignore vaping now, says Thomas Hartung
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OpinionGahn’s blowpipe
Andrea Sella explores the evolution of a forgotten device that was once the cornerstone of chemical analysis
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OpinionScience must be family friendly
The perception that young scientists need to sacrifice family life for a career in research must change, says Mark Peplow
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OpinionWhy salty water foams
Philip Ball seeks the answer to a question more complex than it appears
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OpinionChecks and balances
Should trade bodies do more than simply ‘represent their members’ interests’?
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OpinionThrowing things over the fence
Saying ‘That’s someone else’s problem’ is asking for trouble, says Derek Lowe
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Speaking truth to power
Academic freedom is a cornerstone of society that needs protection from governments that seek to silence freethinkers
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OpinionToxicity is a hazardous waste
We must teach students how to avoid environmental impact rather than accept itas an inherent part of chemistry, argues John Warner
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OpinionDrugs don’t grow on trees
The trope of companies profiteering from academic discoveries doesn’t bear much scrutiny, says Derek Lowe
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OpinionSticky situations
Ali Bouzari reveals how mastering the science of stickiness can improve flavours or ease food preparation
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OpinionForged in righteous flames
Could the debate over pharma price-gouging have positive results for both patients and companies?
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Store with care
Chemists need to get their own house (or lab cupboard) in order and new electronic inventories are just the ticket
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OpinionSafety first?
Avoiding the inevitable risks of practical science could have unwanted effects over time