February 2012

DNA pioneer says Britain's forensic science research base in danger of disappearing
29 February 2012
The British geneticist who pioneered techniques for DNA profiling said the death of the Forensic Science Service could leave a world leading research base in terminal decline.

Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher receiving her Iron award at Burlington House
27 February 2012
With Meryl Streep winning an Oscar for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher, here's evidence from the Royal Society of Chemistry that the Iron Lady really was made of Fe.

Call for a Northern Ireland Chief Scientific Adviser as All Party Group on Science and Technology launches
23 February 2012
The RSC said the need for a Chief Scientific Adviser at Stormont is "a no brainer", as the All Party Group on science and technology launched this week.

RSC honours Titanic chemist who gave up his life for female passenger
20 February 2012
René Jacques Lévy, a French chemist who was never seen again after giving up his lifeboat seat for a female passenger, is to be given the RSC President's Award.

UK's new nuclear energy dawn threatened by skills shortage
17 February 2012
The government's announcement this morning of a British-French deal on nuclear power stations is very encouraging except for one thing, says the RSC.

No sweat is bad news for lovers, says co-author of RSC book
13 February 2012
Men should hang on to their perspiration on Valentine's Day to catch their lovers' interest, says Royal Society of Chemistry author Gabi Frobose.

RSC announces new Managing Director, Publishing
13 February 2012
The Royal Society of Chemistry is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr James Milne as Managing Director, Publishing.

RSC President David Phillips on the job losses announcement by AstraZeneca
02 February 2012
Professor Phillips describes the implications of job losses at AstraZeneca

