Hawaii lab explosion caused by static discharge
Investigation finds explosion that seriously injured postdoc was caused by static electricity, but also links the accident to safety failings (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 6, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Agata Blaszczak-Boxe Source Type: research
Uncertainty plagues UK’s future in European ‘big science’ projects
Although its short term future is secure, UK’s role in future projects is on shakier ground after Brexit vote (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 6, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Matthew Gunther Source Type: research
Now you’re talking my language
Chemistry would be impossible without a hidden fluency that many of us don’t even realise we have, says Derek Lowe (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 6, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Derek Lowe Source Type: research
Solar-powered desalination produces energy
Silver, silica and titania nanocomposite converts seawater into pure drinking water and hydrogen gas (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 5, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: William Bergius Source Type: research
Martian manganese oxides hint at high past oxygen levels
Discovery in Mars's rocks indicates that the planet once may once have had Earth-like levels of atmospheric oxygen (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 5, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Rebecca Trager Source Type: research
Uncovering the hidden nanoparticle dangers on dusty streets
Nanoparticles from street dust contribute to potentially hazardous air pollution in mega-cities (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 4, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Kirsty Muirhead Source Type: research
Clinton unveils plans for US science
US presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton wants to boost research funding and give green cards to foreigners with advanced US STEM degrees (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 4, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Rebecca Trager Source Type: research
Unpicking doctor payments
Accepting even small meals from drug industry reps appears to influence doctors’ prescription rates (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 4, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Rebecca Trager Source Type: research
The synthetic human
A plan to build our genome from scratch should be challenged on its scientific merit, not whether it is creating life, argues Philip Ball (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 4, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Philip Ball Source Type: research
AstraZeneca licenses skin drugs to Leo
Offloading psoriasis and dermatitis antibodies continues AZ’s plan to refocus on fewer therapy areas (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 4, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Phillip Broadwith Source Type: research
Novartis partners with Xencor for cancer antibodies
Deal deepens Novartis’s focus on immuno-oncology (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 4, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Phillip Broadwith Source Type: research
Henkel to buy detergent maker Sun Products
€3.2bn deal boosts Henkel’s position in North American laundry care market (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 4, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Phillip Broadwith Source Type: research
Temporary reprieve for glyphosate in EU
European commission extends license by 18 months (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 4, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Phillip Broadwith Source Type: research
Big advance for little machines
Researchers use a liquid metal wheels to drive miniature vehicles (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 4, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: James Sudlow Source Type: research
Uncovering the hidden nanoparticle dangers in dusty streets
Nanoparticles from street dust contribute to potentially hazardous air pollution in mega-cities. (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)
Source: Chemistry World | Latest News - July 4, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Kirsty Muirhead Source Type: research
