All People articles – Page 17
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OpinionLife as a chemist in the second world war
Margaret Appleton shares the recollections of her father Robert Hopkins, a chemist at the De Havilland Aircraft Company
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ResearchUncovering new transformations by using electricity as a reagent
Song Lin explains the power of electrochemistry and how he fosters an inclusive environment for his research group
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NewsNobel laureates free to relocate to UK following changes to ‘global talent’ visas
Winners of prestigious prizes no longer need endorsements
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PodcastHandmade: A Scientist’s Search for Meaning through Making by Anna Ploszajski – Book club
Uncovering the hidden facets of popular material
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OpinionIda Noddack and the trouble with element 43
The German chemist discovered one element and may have been the first to suggest nuclear fission – but her legacy is troubled, as Rachel Brazil discovers
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NewsThirty years on new home sought for Kroto’s Nobel-winning samples
Piece of chemistry history at Sussex could form heart of outreach centre
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NewsTributes paid as Royal Society of Chemistry past president Eddie Abel dies
Organometallic chemistry giant passes away aged 89
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FeatureWhy do people believe conspiracy theories?
Rachel Brazil looks into the dangerous world of chemical conspiracy theories and asks the experts what we can do about it
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OpinionVarinder Aggarwal: You should see my downward dog now!
The renowned organic chemist on looking out for others, an epic walk and a proud day at the Royal Society
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ResearchAdding constraints to understand life’s chemical origins
Matt Powner wants to know if there are chemical rules that govern why certain synthetic strategies are embedded in biology
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PodcastThe Disordered Cosmos by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein – Book club
Exposing how racism and sexism shapes science
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CareersOne researcher’s fight to open labs to service dogs
Researcher Joey Ramp’s brain injury and nerve damage meant that she needed a service dog in the lab, and roadblocks ended her PhD pursuit
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WebinarNature and mental wellbeing – Building a better chemistry culture
Join us to discuss the mental health benefits of spending time in natural environments, and the inequalities that can prevent access
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OpinionPolly Porter, crystallography pioneer
Marelene and Geoff Rayner-Canham examine one of Dorothy Hodgkin’s mentors, who never studied at school or university
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BusinessMaking supercritical fluid extraction affordable with Nova Extraction
London-based duo wants this powerful technique to be cheaper and more widely accessible
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OpinionRaven the Science Maven’s communication haven
Combining science, music and cultural awareness
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OpinionVivian Yam: ‘Teaching and research go hand in hand’
The innovative photochemist on rigour, iconic discoveries and starting from scratch
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OpinionFive lessons from the career journey of an accidental chemist
Tip and tricks from dilutions to the excellent properties of lab floors
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CareersThe life of a chief scientific officer
A dream job for scientists who love to work with people