All Columns articles – Page 52
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OpinionKnowledge lost or time gained?
Derek Lowe wonders whether we should mourn the decline of classic analytical techniques or embrace technological advances
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OpinionThe elemental treasure hunt
Taking a look behind the periodic table at the stories of discovery
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OpinionCost reporting is more than worth it
The time for the chemical sector to report the environmental impact of its products is long overdue, says Michael Collins
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DNA waves don't wash
Philip Ball asks why a spectacular claim seems to have been overlooked. Sometimes science doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to
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The nonclassical cation: a classic case of conflict
Mark Peplow celebrates decades of debate about the structure of the 2-norbornyl cation
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OpinionAn 'Aye' for details
Small steps by synthetic chemists could mean giant leaps for those who follow, says Karl Collins
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OpinionA self-assembled periodic table
Philip Ball unpacks the instructions for a new periodic table
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OpinionLab’s labourers lost?
How long should scientists stay at the bench, asks Derek Lowe. How long is a piece of string?
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OpinionTarget acquired
Knowing a drug’s exact biochemistry has never been a prerequisite for approval, says Derek Lowe, and nor should it be
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OpinionFlashback: 1988 – chemical weapon collaboration
Russian and British teams discuss chemical warfare as a step towards a ban
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OpinionChange: the only constant
Jim Al-Khalili discusses the risks involved in switching to a new area of research and invites chemists to take a quantum biology leap
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OpinionA carbon-based future
Society should be prepared to see its reliance on fossil fuels continue long into the 21st century, says Arno de Klerk
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OpinionHelium reserves under pressure
Researchers should get ready for ballooning prices, warns Mark Peplow