All Culture and people articles – Page 139
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Podcast
Frankincense and myrrh
In this seasonal podcast, we look at the compounds found in frankincense and myrrh
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Opinion
A bad business
Targets and assessments can boost productivity at universities – but only if they do not stifle creativity and alienate the academic workforce, says Mark Peplow
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Opinion
Flashback: 2000 – celebrating an historic collaboration
The second International Historic Chemical Landmark was designated at St Mary’s Hospital in London
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News
US National Academies urges postdoctoral reforms
Postdoctoral students are paid too little and have poor employment opportunities, a National Academies committee concludes
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Opinion
A complete chemist
Philip Ball celebrates Paul Schleyer’s contributions to scientific discourse, spanning decades and disciplines
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Research
Chemistry performs better on gender balance in US than other physical science
Representation of women among US chemistry doctoral recipients is nearly 40%
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News
Hard questions after litany of forensic failures at US labs
An apparent upsurge in malpractice at forensics crime labs has prompted calls for tighter oversight and controls
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Opinion
Synthesising the midnight oil
A chemical plant on a night shift is just as lively as through the day, says Chemjobber, but for different reasons
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Opinion
It's time to speak up for Europe
Researchers in the UK benefit enormously from their country’s membership of the EU. They need to say so, argues Mark Peplow
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Careers
Chemistry by the tun
Emma Davies talks to the chemists using their science skills to set up stills and brew up beverages
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Opinion
Flashback: 2004 – the periodic table as contemporary art
An RSC poster of the periodic table from Damien Hirst’s restaurant sold for £6000
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Research
Nanostripe controversy in new twist
Creator of striped nanoparticles insists questions over structures have already been answered and accuses critics of a ‘personal war’
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News
UC Davis chemist sentenced to four years over explosion
Postdoc sentenced over attempt to make explosive device and reckless disposal of hazardous waste
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Review
Rare: the high-stakes race to satisfy our need for the scarcest metals on earth
Exceptional elements