News September 2009
Porous networks trap reactive intermediates
30 September 2009
Short-lived reaction intermediates observed by x-ray in the pores of crystalline 'coordination networks'
Element 114 confirmed
30 September 2009
US scientists confirm the discovery of super-heavy element 114
Topical treatment for quantum dots?
01 October 2009
Singlet oxygen release suggests cancer therapy use for dopamine-bound nanoparticles
German election suggests science boost
29 September 2009
Incoming government likely to make major changes in German science that will be felt around the world
Super-thin nanowires made inside nanotubes
29 September 2009
Useful metal nanowires only a single atom thick have been grown inside carbon nanotubes
Abbott wins the race for Solvay's pharma business
29 September 2009
Abbott has beaten off rival bids to acquire its cholesterol-franchise partner, Solvay Pharmaceuticals.
Champagne's aromatic chemistry
28 September 2009
Bubbles erupting from the surface of sparkling wines carry a complex mixture of flavour molecules into the air above the glass
Interview: Ralph Eichler, ETH Zurich
28 September 2009
ETH president talks to Chemistry World about the allegations of research fraud within Peter Chen's research group
Tiny droplets help separate tiny samples
25 September 2009
UK scientists use microdroplets to solve a crucial problem in proteomics
New MRI protein probe
25 September 2009
MRI tag based on fluorine selectively 'switch on' in the presence of a target protein
US budget bears good news for chemistry
25 September 2009
Obama's 2010 proposal is positive for chemistry overall, but the NIH and DOD figures pose difficulties
Superhoneycomb networks
25 September 2009
Scientists have made the first example of an elusive class of graphene-related materials predicted to have exciting electronic properties
Carbon can't but tin can
24 September 2009
US researchers have found that two molecules of ethene can add to tin triple bonds
ETH research director steps down
24 September 2009
Peter Chen is stepping down as research director of ETH Zurich over allegations of data falsification
A moist moon
24 September 2009
Water on the moon's surface has been found by three separate space missions
Nerve gas detection in a fraction of a second
24 September 2009
US researchers develop chemistry to detect and neutralise lethal nerve agents
Direct route to RNA sequences
23 September 2009
New technique allows single molecules of RNA to be sequenced directly without the multiple manipulations currently needed
Brace for research impact exercise
23 September 2009
University research funding to be distributed partly by measuring 'research impact'
On-off iridescence in squid
23 September 2009
Structural changes in skin cell proteins help some squid to control the iridescence of their skin
Interview: Building functional foods on the nanoscale
22 September 2009
Ian Norton talks to Phillip Broadwith about engineering the structure of foods to make them smarter and healthier
Chemical manipulation of carbon nanotubes
22 September 2009
Chemically controlling carbon nanotubes' assembly could lead to new biomaterials
Enzymes inspire new catalyst design for hydrogen production
21 September 2009
New enzyme-based catalyst will give industry something to think about, say researchers
Homogenised nanotubes show electronics promise
18 September 2009
Purely semiconducting carbon nanotubes made with UV light
A biological approach to drug delivery
21 September 2009
An all-in-one approach to prepare tumour-targeting polymer spheres has been developed by Korean scientists
Allergic to work?
18 September 2009
Chemicals linked to office sickness are staying indoors for longer
Food supplement fights HIV
17 September 2009
Medical nutritional supplement can slow the decline in immunity in HIV-positive patients, according to clinical trial results presented this week
Targeted TB treatment
17 September 2009
Small molecule inhibitor of tuberculosis protein complex offers a new strategy to attack the disease
Peering into Titan's haze
16 September 2009
New studies help explain what makes up the orange haze that envelops Saturn's largest moon
Cutting and pasting with the human genome
16 September 2009
A DNA cutting tool that can manipulate human genomic DNA could find use in gene therapy, say Japanese scientists
Interview: Making soft matter
16 September 2009
Martien Cohen Stuart on soft matter, music and fruit trees
Interview: Riding high
16 September 2009
Philip Mountford on jockeying, bribing techniques and the challenges ahead for chemistry
Super-thin batteries made from paper and algae
15 September 2009
Flexible, environmentally-friendly polymer batteries hold great promise for future technologies
Renaissance artworks analysed
15 September 2009
Researchers have combined two ion-beam analysis techniques to obtain more detailed information about the paints used in Renaissance works of art
Fluorines make hydrogen bonds
15 September 2009
A supramolecular receptor shows that fluorine compounds can form hydrogen bonds
New 'on-off' membrane for drug delivery
14 September 2009
Nanomagnetic particles embedded in membrane can be remotely heated to cause gel-filled channels to open and close on demand
All that is small is not nano
14 September 2009
Researchers suggest doing away with traditional definition of a nanoparticle to provide a focus for environmental, health and safety studies, and future regulation
Support for carbon dioxide conversion
14 September 2009
Supported ionic liquids convert greenhouse gas into useful synthetic intermediates
Photographing flexible electronics
11 September 2009
Photography has provided the inspiration for a fast, room temperature route to produce flexible electronic components
Just heat and heal
11 September 2009
New polymer system based on weak, reversible bonds can heal itself when heated
Light on the horizon for chemicals sector
10 September 2009
The worldwide chemical industry appears to have stabilised and could show mild growth by the end of the year, say industry economists
Ultrathin catalysts on demand
10 September 2009
Korean chemists have created ultrathin nano-sheets that are efficient and long-lived catalysts for hydrocarbon cracking and other petrochemical applications
Spectra issues dissolve in ionic liquids
10 September 2009
An electrochemical reaction can be followed as it happens inside a spectrometer
Liquid crystals bend over backwards for electricity
10 September 2009
US scientists are a step closer to producing a new generation of energy conversion devices based on liquid crystals
Daisy-chain polymers bring artificial muscles a step closer
09 September 2009
US chemists develop molecular 'daisy-chains' containing threaded rings that can be pulled taut or slackened by chemical stimuli
Peer review under the microscope
09 September 2009
International survey of reviewers reiterates concerns over demand, quality control and detecting plagiarism in peer review
How safe are carbon nanotubes?
09 September 2009
Small amounts of metal impurities in carbon nanotubes can have a large effect on their toxicity
Hybrid nano material targets antibiotic resistant bacteria
08 September 2009
Researchers develop a light activated nano material that can target, label and kill antibiotic resistant bacteria such as E. coli
Tackling graffiti
08 September 2009
Developers hope for renewed support for new polymer-based anti-graffiti coating that lets buildings 'breathe'
Scrutinising cells with mirrors
08 September 2009
A reflective chip is being used to track biological processes in 3D inside living cells
Cell sorting is no fixed matter
08 September 2009
Manipulating single cells in culture media without damage or interruption to cell functions
A slide show for drug discovery
08 September 2009
Hydrogel slide offers key advantages over traditional microarray platforms
Bolt-on MOF catalysts
07 September 2009
Metal-organic frameworks with catalytic functions bolted on after construction produce efficient catalysts that can be easily recovered and cycled many times
Authorities clamp down on Reach violations
04 September 2009
National agencies issue warnings to firms breaching Reach chemical regulations in signs of tough approach to compliance
Instant insight: Understanding our food
04 September 2009
Monika Pischetsrieder and Rainer Baeuerlein look at how the safety of GM food can be assured
Instant insight: Lighting up biology
04 September 2009
Jellyfish have changed science. Marc Zimmer sheds light on GFP and the research behind 2008's Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Two-pronged approach to RNA binding
04 September 2009
Linking ligands gives RNA binder far better than the sum of its parts
New kind of bond hidden in all animals
03 September 2009
US chemists have identified a unique chemical bond that holds together a type of collagen molecule in all animals
New HIV vaccine hope
03 September 2009
For the first time in decades, researchers have discovered new broadly neutralising antibodies that could lead to an effective vaccine for HIV
Mechanised nanocapsules target drug delivery
02 September 2009
Supramolecular machines attached to nanoparticles allow the controlled release of their encapsulated cargo
Instant insight: A calculated risk
03 September 2009
How safe are nanoparticles? Amanda Barnard reveals how computation can help to identify and prevent nanohazards
Designing 3D DNA crystals
02 September 2009
DNA triangles have been designed that self-assemble into three-dimensional, macro-sized crystals
Bayer bows to safety concerns
02 September 2009
Following an explosion at a US plant last year, Bayer CropScience is slashing its stock of toxic methyl isocyanate
Shining a light on DNA-binding drugs in living cells
02 September 2009
Researchers have used circular dichroism spectroscopy to probe interactions between drug molecules and DNA in living cells
First aid for electronics
02 September 2009
A first aid kit for electrical systems could stop circuits failing and lead to safer, longer lasting batteries.
An on-chip operation
02 September 2009
Speeding up worm microsurgery to improve understanding of animal behaviour
