All Culture and people articles – Page 9
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News
Physical chemistry textbook now free to download as a ‘gift’ to the community
Peter Atkins gives away Concepts in Physical Chemistry in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry
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Careers
How Rainbow Lo is accelerating innovation
Impatient for change, she joined Paris-based sustainable ‘deep tech’ agency Hello Tomorrow
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Puzzle
Cryptic chemistry crossword #038
Can you conquer this cryptic chemistry crossword and claim bragging rights?
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Puzzle
Quick chemistry crossword #038
Challenge yourself with this interactive quick chemistry crossword - can you solve it?
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Opinion
Humphry Davy’s whole story – warts and all – deserves to be told
Offensive comments about other races and cultures are part of his legacy too
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News
Legal threats, online trolls and low pay: the world of scientific sleuth Elisabeth Bik
Chemistry World catches up with one of the world’s leading scientific integrity experts
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News
Integrity specialist has no case to answer over blackmail, extortion allegations, French officials find
Elisabeth Bik, famed for her research integrity work, admits that she is relieved that the investigation is over
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Opinion
I ran a marathon in full PPE
Racing to become the official fastest marathon runner dressed as a scientist
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Opinion
Engaging with the complex legacy of Humphry Davy
Online courses and student-run projects show there’s great interest in discussing Davy’s links to slavery and scientific racism
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News
Davy notebook project paints complicated picture of influential chemist
Humphry Davy was a prolific scientist, but could also be petty, selfish and prejudiced
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News
What Humphry Davy’s notebooks reveal about his life and work
Excerpts show different sides of chemist’s character
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Puzzle
Cryptic chemistry crossword #037
Time to flex those mental muscles! Cryptic crossword #037 is calling your name!
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Puzzle
Quick chemistry crossword #037
Challenge yourself and unravel the mystery of this quick chemistry crossword
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Opinion
The 1920s chemists who thought they’d achieved the alchemists’ dream
The now-forgotten transmutation controversy hung on apparent evidence of mercury transforming into gold
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Research
Lead found in Beethoven’s hair reveals new insight into his ailing health
Kidney and liver problems that killed the composer, as well as hearing loss, are associated with high lead levels
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Opinion
Marsh’s wires and the birth of the toaster
Raise a toast to the man who invented an essential alloy