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Features September 2006


Chemical weapons inspector

Destroying the poisons of war

It is almost a decade since the Chemical Weapons Convention came into force but many signatories are failing to meet targets. Simon Hadlington investigates.


Standard kilo in Paris

Made to measure

The familiar ways of reaching consensus about measurements are leading chemists into troubled waters. Mike Sargent looks for some clear solutions


Earthwatch project on Iceland

Around the world in 140 research projects

The Earthwatch Institute, which has just celebrated its 35th birthday, supports vital research by dispatching fee-paying volunteers to project locations around the globe.


Research Triangle Park

Triangular thinking

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, US ,was initially driven by an emerging electronics industry. It now houses a large number of biotech firms, as Mark Whitfield finds out