All articles by Kit Chapman – Page 4
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PodcastPolyethylene glycol or PEG
The simple polymer that preserves and protects ancient artifacts, and saved a historical Swedish shipwreck from complete collapse
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Opinion'God gave Linus Pauling to chemistry'
CNR Rao on inspiration, Indian chemistry and Benedict Cumberbatch
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OpinionHave we solved chemistry?
A new book suggests chemistry is over 90% ‘complete’ – and that could be a good thing
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CareersIs there a future for chemists in São Paulo?
Brazil’s largest city has opportunities as well as risks for scientists
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OpinionSo, your colleague said something racist...
James Watson’s lab mates should not be blamed for his offensive views
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BusinessPfizer to close two manufacturing plants in India
Closures will lead to the loss of 1700 jobs – almost 6% of the pharma giant’s manufacturing workforce
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OpinionA new life in New Jersey
The chemical capital of the US is more than just mobsters and The Boss
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CareersSeeking a career in Portugal
A pay cut might be on the cards, but the country has a lot to offer
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PodcastLow-background steel
Post-nuclear steel is a little bit radioactive, so for some specialist jobs we need to find a source of steel from before the bomb
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NewsRules for element discovery get superheavy revamp
Chemistry and physics federations also define what counts as a ‘beyond superheavy element’
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OpinionHelen Sharman: 'I remember the last view I had of the Earth...'
The astronaut and chemist on mountains, science careers and the view from space
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OpinionHappy 60th birthday, Nasa
The space agency has come a long way - but its best may be yet to come
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Opinion'I feel like a chemical Peter Pan'
Martyn Poliakoff on green chemistry, Rosalind Franklin and the importance of technicians
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OpinionShould you leave or remain after Brexit?
An uncertain future may cause UK researchers to move abroad
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OpinionMalika Jeffries-EL: Pineapple does not belong on pizza!
Newly appointed ACS fellow Malika Jeffries-EL shows her New Yorker side