All Culture and people articles – Page 9
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News
Legal threats, online trolls and low pay: the world of scientific sleuth Elisabeth Bik
Chemistry World catches up with one of the world’s leading scientific integrity experts
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News
Integrity specialist has no case to answer over blackmail, extortion allegations, French officials find
Elisabeth Bik, famed for her research integrity work, admits that she is relieved that the investigation is over
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Opinion
I ran a marathon in full PPE
Racing to become the official fastest marathon runner dressed as a scientist
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Opinion
Engaging with the complex legacy of Humphry Davy
Online courses and student-run projects show there’s great interest in discussing Davy’s links to slavery and scientific racism
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News
Davy notebook project paints complicated picture of influential chemist
Humphry Davy was a prolific scientist, but could also be petty, selfish and prejudiced
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News
What Humphry Davy’s notebooks reveal about his life and work
Excerpts show different sides of chemist’s character
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Puzzle
Cryptic chemistry crossword #037
Time to flex those mental muscles! Cryptic crossword #037 is calling your name!
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Puzzle
Quick chemistry crossword #037
Challenge yourself and unravel the mystery of this quick chemistry crossword
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Opinion
The 1920s chemists who thought they’d achieved the alchemists’ dream
The now-forgotten transmutation controversy hung on apparent evidence of mercury transforming into gold
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Research
Lead found in Beethoven’s hair reveals new insight into his ailing health
Kidney and liver problems that killed the composer, as well as hearing loss, are associated with high lead levels
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Opinion
Marsh’s wires and the birth of the toaster
Raise a toast to the man who invented an essential alloy
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Puzzle
Cryptic chemistry crossword #036
From sea dogs to soy, this cryptic crossword puzzle has it all. Can you solve it?
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Puzzle
Quick chemistry crossword #036
Feeling like a champion? Prove your word prowess by conquering this quick chemistry crossword!
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Opinion
How advances in antiretrovirals have impacted my life with HIV
Eddie Heywood explains how having a range of drugs has helped a whole generation live with HIV – now their biggest concern is remembering to take them
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Webinar
It’s a gas – with author Mark Miodownik
Learn about the magnificent and elusive elements that expand our world
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Opinion
Catherine Ngila: ‘I am very passionate about empowering my students’
The environmental chemist on adapting to different cultures and empowering others