All Chemistry World articles in November 2018
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Opinion
Nobel vision
Looking beyond the here-and-now let click chemistry open up a whole new world of possibility
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Review
The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist
Ben Barres’ memoir discusses his research and advocacy work
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Review
Bitter Pills: The Global War on Counterfeit Drugs
Muhammad Zaman’s book gives an account of the challenges facing drug regulators worldwide
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Feature
The great war clean-up
A century after the end of the first world war, the task of disposing of old chemical weapons continues. Michael Freemantle reports
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Review
How to Change Your Mind: The New Science of Psychedelics
Journalist Michael Pollan’s 9th book is a fascinating history of psychedelic drugs.
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Opinion
The kids are (still) alright
Last month brought a tale from a first-time teacher. But how do you keep things fresh after 12 years?
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Review
Losing the Nobel Prize: A Story of Cosmology, Ambition, and the Perils of Science’s Highest Honor
Is the Nobel prize advancing or hampering scientific progress?
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Puzzle
November 2018 puzzles
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Opinion
Passing through checkpoints
A new breed of cancer treatments highlights what’s possible when industry concentrates its efforts
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Opinion
Evidence in the fake news era
Independent scientific advice is about to collide with partisan politics
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Business
Small biocides companies face uncertain fate
Cost and complexity of European law hampers innovation and excludes SMEs
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Opinion
The potential of promiscuity
Nobel recognition for a concept whose benefit to humankind is far from being truly realised
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Feature
The atmospheric nitrogen question
Pollutants, key atmospheric components and vital fertilisers: nitrogen compounds are all of these, as Emma Davies finds out
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Opinion
Readdressing success
Prizes not only recognise excellence, they can challenge us to be better too
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Business
Cancer immunotherapy spreads rapidly
New approvals and expanded use for checkpoint inhibitor drugs illustrate the power of Nobel-winning science