March 2012
Professor who cut through Scott myths lectures at the Chemistry Centre
30 March 2012
American atmospheric chemist Professor Susan Solomon lectured at the Chemistry Centre on the doomed Scott expedition, the day after the centenary commemoration.
British triathlon world champion launches 2012 Global Experiment
29 March 2012
Two-time World Triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee launches the RSC's 2012 Global Experiment calling for children around the world to test the effects of sports drinks on athletic...
EPSRC funding a sign of economic importance of science
28 March 2012
The EPSRC's shaping capability announcement is as good a sign as we could have hoped for in tough times for the continued importance of science to the economy, said the President o...
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Visual Elements
26 March 2012
Sherlock Holmes's forensic detective skills were called into question today as it was revealed this modern sleuth is relying on ancient equipment to solve his latest cases.
Dementia research funding must translate into better therapies for patients, says RSC chief
26 March 2012
Dr Robert Parker today welcomed the announcement that dementia research funding is set to rise to £66m by 2015.
Olympic nuts beat Bolt
26 March 2012
The prolonged strain and endurance that mark out marathon runners impress kids much more than the demands of the explosive 100 metres.
Big Pharma gets a big lift with GSK investment
22 March 2012
GlaxoSmithKline's announcement it is investing £500m in UK manufacturing gives 'Big Pharma' a huge boost, said the Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
RSC chief: £100m investment for university research and cuts to taxes on patents a boost for UK science
21 March 2012
The Chancellor's announcement today of a £100 million fund for investment in scientific research capital costs, and that taxes to patents will be cut, is to be welcomed according t...
Match rhetoric with delivery, chemistry chief says on eve of Budget
20 March 2012
The 2012 Budget should be an opportunity for the government to match its business growth rhetoric with delivery, according to the chief executive of the RSC.
Core funding must be increased for Wales to shed Cinderella science image
14 March 2012
The RSC welcomes the initiative to invest additional money in science in Wales through the 'star' system, but concerns remain about funding.
UCL researcher strikes gold for chemistry display in Parliament
13 March 2012
Matthew Powner struck gold at a competition in the House of Commons, for the excellence of his chemistry research, walking away with a £3,000 prize.
David Phillips on the death of Nobel Prize winning chemist Sherry Rowland
12 March 2012
Frank Sherwood Rowland was a "major force in atmospheric chemistry" who will be much missed, RSC President Professor David Phillips said today.
International Women's Day perfect time to celebrate women chemists, says RSC's first ever female President
07 March 2012
The role of women in chemistry finally parallels that of men, according to the Royal Society of Chemistry's first ever female President.
Mobile phone scanner detects harmful bacteria
06 March 2012
A mobile phone that could detect whether leftovers in your fridge are safe to eat could be heading to an app store near you.
