All articles by Kit Chapman – Page 8
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PodcastArsenic trioxide
How a ‘daft’ pharmacy mix up led to a series of poisonings in Victorian Britain
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OpinionWhy student debt may leave science dead on arrival
The cost of loans may drive chemists to leave countries such as the UK
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CareersHow to build a group website
Does it pay to be quirky? Our judges review different approaches to sharing your research online
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OpinionStop placing chemists on 'un-American' watchlists
There is no space for ultra-conservative witch hunts in US academia
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FeatureWhat it takes to make a new element
Yuri Oganessian tells us how nihonium, moscovium, tennessine and oganesson were made
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OpinionDo chemists spend enough time in the lab?
The secret to a career in academia could be finding the right work–work balance
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OpinionShould chemistry degrees require A-level maths?
Requiring a maths qualification could deprive the profession of fresh talent
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OpinionYou don’t get me, I’m part of the union
Graduate student unions have power for now, but it may not last
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CareersThe cellulose specialist
Lina Zhang reflects on five decades as part of China’s green chemistry vanguard
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CareersCitizens and science: the US cities with the most chemists per 1000 jobs
Source: US Department of Labor
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CareersThe fire scientist
Combustion expert Claire Benson shares how her team is solving the latest problems in health and safety
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CareersMeet chemistry's emergency hotline
Lifesaving advice is just part a normal day at the office for the staff of the National Chemical Emergency Centre
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OpinionHow your name affects your career
Kate Granger showed few things have such impact as introducing yourself
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CareersSizeable problem: how well women's safety equipment fits
Data source: ProspectAccording to a survey by Prospect, women in the UK who use personal protective equipment (PPE) rated trousers as the least likely item to provide a suitable fit. Of those working in research, 84% had worn PPE replaced by their employer, although 51% were expected to clean it ...
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CareersThe stunt show
Clouds of liquid nitrogen and flamethrowers are a usual sight at the offices of Russian science and art show Artnauka, Kit Chapman finds
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CareersAmerica's got talent: where new employees come from
Data source: Accenture / American Chemistry Council
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OpinionPersonal protective equipment must work for women
We need to make sure safety clothing fits both genders