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Caltech grad students and postdocs secure pay rises and better benefits
After months of negotiations union helps academics secure expanded protections and new rights
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Low concentration chemicals spur toxicological debate
Improved analytical techniques mean tiny amounts of endocrine disrupting compounds or PFAS can be found in many places. But is it a problem? Anthony King talks to the scientists on both sides of the fence
Feature
On the trail of the male contraceptive pill
As multiple novel male contraception compounds enter clinical trials, is family planning about to undergo a second revolution? James Mitchell Crow reports
News
Is hydrogen the future for cars? Manufacturers haven’t given up on it yet
Zero-emissions cars are dominated by batteries but some carmakers think hydrogen still has a part to play
Research
Protein cement is the trick to how ticks stick
New insight into bioadhesive proteins could aid development of future biomedical tissue sealants
Research
Wireless, light-powered device opens door to high-throughput electrosynthesis
‘Ingenious and creative solution’ to electrochemistry’s ‘horrible wiring problem’
Working towards an Australian First Nations periodic table
Zahra Khan finds out how a team of scholars is working with the Gadigal to develop a chart that celebrates Indigenous knowledge of the chemical elements
Electron microscopy reveals how ruthenium reordering boosts hydrogen production from ammonia
Self-improvement process sees ruthenium clusters transition from amorphous shapes to truncated nanopyramids
Two-way polymerisation produces both elastic and rigid recyclable thermoset plastics
Quick test could catch fatal tick fever before it’s too late
Life’s ingredients discovered in samples Nasa probe returned from an asteroid
Computer simulations shed light on how material can shrink when heated
How AI is transforming chemistry research
Superheavy element half-life measurements push back the limits of stability
Tuning polymer microstructure produces adhesive stickier than super glue
Chemical sciences workforce growth could outstrip rest of UK over next 10 years
Royal Society of Chemistry report says support for schools, universities and industry is needed for sector to thrive
New Purdue bankruptcy deal cuts out Sacklers’ legal immunity
$7.4 billion proposal will fund support for victims of US opioid crisis
Maintaining mental balance
Eight workers dead in Indian munitions factory explosion
J&J’s Intra-Cellular deal could signal more mega-mergers for 2025
Red 3 dye banned in US food and drugs
Robots queuing up to fail
The right level of trust in the scientific literature
Materials strategy for UK needs chemistry to succeed and create new industries
Letters: February 2025
A reader argues for greater use of quantum chemistry in Iupac definitions
Exploring the origins of our chemical terms
A chemical by any other name would smell as sweet
Maintaining mental balance
Finding solace from human affairs in the eypiece of a telescope or microscope
Inclusion should be central for chemistry
Why chemistry must remain committed to DEI
Super-powered science
Screaming fans excited about your research, the Sharpie on your lanyard for signing autographs – wouldn’t that be nice?
Trump’s second term brings back interesting times for facts
Changes in the information ecosystem are set to continue
Celebrating 100 years of the Pauli exclusion principle
How a quantum view of electron states enabled us to understand the stability of matter
Sharing the burden of contraception could also mean sharing the risk
What if risk assessments for contraception considered the sum of risk to both members of a couple?
Onscreen chemistry: The portrayal of chemical science in film and TV
Join us 14 February to discover the real-life chemistry that inspires the art of the silver screen
Harnessing hormones for health: Taking GLP-1 from research to reality
Learn about the groundbreaking science research behind the GLP-1 revolution – join us on 6 March
Design of experiments: Smarter methods, better results
Join us on March 25 & 27 for this two part workshop and discover a better way to experiment
Rising to the occasion: the chemistry of Easter breads
Join GBBO finalist Josh Smalley on 2 April to learn the scientific secrets of Easter bakes
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New plans for ‘encasing’ Marie Curie building met with further opposition
Heritage group claims ‘oversized’ project ‘jeopardises’ the building’s architectural integrity
Research
Working towards an Australian First Nations periodic table
Zahra Khan finds out how a team of scholars is working with the Gadigal to develop a chart that celebrates Indigenous knowledge of the chemical elements
Careers
Celebrating the often-overlooked skills developed in chemistry practical classes
Where else do you get such an opportunity to tinker with things?
Webinar
In conversation with Melanie Sanford
Join us on 16 April for an exclusive live interview with renowned chemist Melanie Sanford
Careers
Knowledge exchange will be vital for upskilling the chemistry workforce
To meet societal challenges, chemical scientists need more opportunities to learn across disciplines and sectors
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Design of experiments: Smarter methods, better results
Join us on March 25 & 27 for this two part workshop and discover a better way to experiment
How AI is transforming chemistry research
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising everything from workflows to networking - so how can you bring AI into your research practice?
Pittcon: over 75 years of supporting science
The legacy of passion and purpose that makes Pittcon a one-of-a-kind event
Setting new standards for British laboratories
Lab Innovations brings together experts from all corners of the industry
AstraZeneca synthetic chemistry prize winner celebrates ‘culmination of a high-quality academia-industry collaboration’
Ruth Webster from University of Cambridge wins 2024 AstraZeneca prize in synthetic chemistry for her work on iron catalysis
Lessons from a Nobel laureate teach us how to think better
In a world of AI, chemists need statistical thinking
Broadband benchtop NMR spectroscopy: it’s more than just proton and carbon
Join us for a demonstration of how benchtop NMR can be used to study elements beyond hydrogen and carbon
Purposeful simulation: Maximising impact in surface chemistry modelling
Learn how to select appropriate computational models to deliver impact in surface chemistry research
Caltech grad students and postdocs secure pay rises and better benefits
After months of negotiations union helps academics secure expanded protections and new rights
Explainer: How an American car workers’ union became a champion for postdocs
The United Auto Workers union now represents over 100,000 academics, supercharging their fight for better conditions
Celebrating the often-overlooked skills developed in chemistry practical classes
Where else do you get such an opportunity to tinker with things?
Knowledge exchange will be vital for upskilling the chemistry workforce
To meet societal challenges, chemical scientists need more opportunities to learn across disciplines and sectors
Chemical sciences workforce growth could outstrip rest of UK over next 10 years
How to make an effective LinkedIn profile
How to have fewer, more effective meetings
How Lisa Alford inspires students and celebrates technicians
Re-establishing my scientist identity in industry
What makes a good lab manager?