All Culture and people articles – Page 2
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FeatureThe toxic chemistry behind skin bleaching products
The global skin-lightening market is worth over $10 billion and growing, but the unregulated products driving it contain dangerous chemicals linked to serious health risks. Zahra Khan speaks to the scientists and advocates trying to fix the problem
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NewsQuantum dot pioneer and Nobel prize winner Louis Brus dies at 82
Brus shared the 2023 chemistry Nobel prize with Alexei Ekimov and Moungi Bawendi
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WebinarFrom bean to brew: the chemistry behind the perfect cup of coffee
Join us on 26 February to discover the chemistry behind the aromas and flavours of one of the world’s favourite beverages
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OpinionAlexandra Navrotsky: ‘I don’t think you attract people to science by big initiatives’
The nanogeoscientist on the importance of people to good science, the recent turnaround on diversity, equity and inclusion and why she will never be a professional artist
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CareersHow to make academic service activities count
Five tips for tackling commitments effectively
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ResearchPrehistoric humans hunted with poisoned arrows thousands of years earlier than thought
Deadly plant alkaloids discovered on 60,000-year-old arrowheads
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OpinionArchaeon’s lack of metabolism challenges definitions of life
A question that is not the same as asking whether something is alive
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NewsIupac welcomes new year in with a new president
International chemistry nomenclature organisation to be headed by Mary Garson
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OpinionWhy failing my first chemistry test was the best thing that ever happened to me
Lost in reactions, but driven by curiosity – how a supportive teacher enabled me to find my way to a career in science
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CareersBuilding the future of separation science
Jennifer Kingston was awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Technical Excellence Prize, which honours the vital role of technical staff in the chemical sciences community
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NewsOne year on, Trump’s second term has upended US science
Fears that the president’s return to the White House would seriously damage science agencies and universities have been borne out
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NewsScientists recognised in 2026 New Year’s Honours list
Chemists receive awards for work on nuclear waste management, forensics, sustainability and promotion of inclusion and diversity
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OpinionDemocratising science, one step at a time
Artifical intelligence is just the latest method to open up chemistry to more people
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PuzzleJanuary 2026 puzzles
Download the puzzles from the January 2026 print issue of Chemistry World
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NewsUS influence on international research partnerships in decline
Analysis of co-authorship data identifies trends in scientific collaboration
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PuzzleCryptic elements jumbo CrOsSWORd 2025
Solve this particularly puzzling crossword and you’ll feel like a ’King who’s rich within (5)’
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OpinionLangmuir’s pump and the optimism of science
Creativity nurtured by an explorative environment
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ResearchShedding light on how photoactive crystals respond in real time
Lauren Hatcher discusses her work developing techniques for time-resolved crystallography