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New research probes the structure of spider silk to find out http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/February/03021002.asp US researchers have found a way to scale up DNA origami into larger structures by using DNA ‘tiles’ to pin them in place http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/February/03021001.asp UK researchers find a simple new way of attaching molecules to proteins that can later be reversed http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/cb/Volume/2010/02/biological_data.asp Ivano Bertini and Gabriele Cavallaro describe how bioinformatics can help make sense of the growing data on metals in biology http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/cb/Volume/2010/03/broccoli_sprouts.asp The progress of skin cancer could be slowed down by eating broccoli sprouts regularly claim scientists in the US http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/February/02021003.asp University teaching bears the brunt of cuts to higher education funding while science is afforded a degree of protection, according to latest Hefce figures http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/February/02021002.asp Despite President Obama’s plan to freeze domestic spending, science agencies would get a boost under new budget proposals http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/February/02021001.asp New report shows research in Russia, once considered a scientific powerhouse, is now lagging behind http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/cb/Volume/2010/03/studying_synapses.asp Connections in the brain can be studied using a microfluidic platform developed by US scientist http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/ChemScience/Volume/2010/03/dipstick_test.asp Scientists in the United States have produced a simple dipstick test for detecting lead levels in paints http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/January/31011002.asp Chemists show how a long-neglected but potentially versatile functional group can be incorporated into a range of polymer systems http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/January/31011001.asp Many researchers working with nanomaterials use inadequate protection, if any at all, claims new study http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/January/29011003.asp US university awaits news on whether it faces criminal charges for fatal lab accident http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/January/29011002.asp Direct-write piezoelectric 'nanogenerators' based on organic nanofibres could power miniature devices with their impressive energy conversion efficiency http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/January/29011001.asp An analogue of benzene made from Si atoms reveals a new kind of aromaticity http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/ChemScience/Volume/2010/03/gold_nanoparticles.asp Three-dimensional imaging of damaged bone tissue could be used to predict weak points and the risk of fractures in humans http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/January/28011003.asp Research and development takes a hit as AstraZeneca announces plans to slash another 8,000 jobs worldwide http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/January/28011002.asp Bright future for high-capacity Li-ion batteries from titanium dioxide coated carbon nanotubes http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/January/28011001.asp The US should change how helium is sold from its federal stockpile to remove influence over world markets and avert national shortages http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/ChemScience/Volume/2010/02/Self-healing_polymer.asp UK scientists have created polymers that can repair themselves and could maintain the physical properties of oils for longer http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/ChemScience/Volume/2010/02/polly_arnold_interview.asp Polly Arnold talks about Pac-man molecules, f-block chemistry and the countryside http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/January/27011002.asp US chemists discover a tungsten complex that can break a strong carbon-carbon bond in an aromatic ring http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/January/27011001.asp UK chemists find a quick, inexpensive route to make a key sulfide reagent for asymmetric organic syntheses with the help of limonene http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/cb/Volume/2010/02/finding_answers.asp Dana Spence discusses the role of red blood cells in diseases such as diabetes and multiple sclerosis and the importance of a foundation in Chemistry http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/January/26011003.asp US Environmental Protection Agency to reject confidentiality claims that prevent names of chemicals identified as potential health risks being made public http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/January/26011002.asp Brazil’s Braskem merges with its rival Quattor Petroquimica to become the Americas' largest resin producer http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/January/26011001.asp A former director of research says the Royal Institution’s key role in cutting edge research should not be forgotten http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/ChemTech/Volume/2010/02/Nazario_Martin_interview.asp Nazario Martín talks about C60, the energy crisis and chemistry in Spain. http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2010/January/25011002.asp US could be losing its edge in science and engineering as China ramps up research efforts