News June 2010
EPA's oversight of nanomaterials questioned
30 June 2010
US congressional watchdog office warns that nanomaterials may be entering the market without adequate safety review
No-stress stress sensor
30 June 2010
Biosensor that monitors stress hormone levels could transform diagnostics and treatment of stress disorders
Interview: Greening up pharmaceutics
30 June 2010
Peter Dunn talks about green chemistry and its role in large pharmaceutical companies
Stripping down the carbon storage problem
29 June 2010
Chemists looking at materials to capture carbon dioxide need to pay attention to practically regenerating them once full. Could steam be the answer?
Turbulent ride for impact pilot
28 June 2010
Assessing research impact is difficult and time-consuming - but academics are coming round to the idea
Super spiky solar cells
28 June 2010
Unprecedented energy efficiencies using a very promising solar cell design have been demonstrated by scientists in the US
Nanoparticles allow remote control of cells
27 June 2010
Remote heating of magnetic nanoparticles can target temperature-sensitive components of cells and whole organisms
Molecular machines shift into gear
25 June 2010
Japanese scientists have created a set of molecular gears that can be chemically engaged and disengaged
Medicine made to measure
Healthcare tailored to suit the genetic makeup of the patient is finally coming to fruition, as Anna Lewcock reports
Sticky materials from bent pillars
25 June 2010
Materials resembling a gecko's hairy feet could lead to smart adhesives or microrobots capable of climbing walls
Welcome to the 3D cultural revolution
25 June 2010
Enhanced 3D technology could give insights into breast cancer
Aryl rings get a fluorine fix
24 June 2010
A mild and effective method for coupling trifluoromethyl groups on to aryl rings has been developed by US chemists
Movies of molecules in 4D
24 June 2010
US researchers create movies showing how carbon nanotubes respond to external stimuli
US chemical society loses legal battle with software firm
24 June 2010
American Chemical Society owes nearly $40 million to Leadscope after failed bid to sue for intellectual property theft
Plastic light-driven microrobots
24 June 2010
Plastic robotic arm powered by visible light could be used in micromanufacturing
New catalyst for hydrogen from formic acid
23 June 2010
German scientists develop a new low-cost light-driven catalytic system for generating hydrogen from formic acid
A smaller future for big pharma?
23 June 2010
GlaxoSmithKline chief executive Andrew Witty warns cuts to spending on medicines could affect efforts to discover new drugs in the future
Three-in-one nanoparticles treat cancer
23 June 2010
Cancer imaging, targeting and therapy could be delivered using mesoporous silica nanoparticles
Powering up organic solar cells
22 June 2010
Nanofibre electronic films based on multi-part organic molecules could boost organic solar cells
Enzymes measured one at a time
22 June 2010
Single molecule method to measure enzyme kinetics could aid gene therapy
First graphene touchscreen
20 June 2010
Researchers have made a 30-inch touch-screen based on layers of graphene - sheets of carbon a single atom thick
Carbon nanotubes boost battery power
20 June 2010
Researchers in the US show how the carbon structures can improve the flow of lithium ions
Ironing out gas storage
18 June 2010
Iron-based porous solids that store hydrogen and capture carbon dioxide could lead to greener energy and cleaner air
Keeping the heat up for super-efficient solar cells
17 June 2010
The efficiency of solar cells could be doubled via a method that keeps heat loss to a minimum
Biocatalyst improves diabetes drug production
17 June 2010
A new biocatalyst for chiral amine synthesis could 'significantly improve' industrial production of the one of the world's best selling diabetes therapies
Interview: Chemistry for a healthy diet
17 June 2010
Cesar Fraga talks about the health benefits of cocoa, why you should eat fruit and vegetables with lots of antioxidants and scientific food research in South America
Rotaxane molecule seen in action
16 June 2010
Researchers directly observe the ring of a rotaxane molecule switch positions along its thread in response to an electrochemical stimulus
Monitoring lithium in blood
16 June 2010
Handheld reader allows easy monitoring of blood lithium levels to aid psychiatric therapy
Colour change test for brain chemicals
15 June 2010
New glucose detection system based on gold nanoparticles hopes to simplify the study of brain chemistry
Switchable superhydrophobic surfaces
15 June 2010
A surface that can switch between superhydrophobic and superhydrophillic could have important medical implications
Nicotine hit at the flick of a switch with new nanotube patch
14 June 2010
Carbon nanotubes used in skin patch drug delivery system could form next generation nicotine replacement therapy
EU ministers call for nanomaterial ban
14 June 2010
MEPs submit proposals for nanosilver and carbon nanotubes to be banned in electronic products
Novel 'cell wires' to patch up heart or nerve damage
13 June 2010
Nano-sized noodle-like strings containing living cells could have exciting applications in tissue repair
Controlling catalytic reactions
11 June 2010
Tiny amounts of catalyst enable high turnover numbers for carbon-carbon bond forming reactions
Ringing the changes for edaxadiene
11 June 2010
The true structure and synthesis of a molecule thought to be crucial for the virulence of the tuberculosis pathogen has been revealed
Hot tip makes light work of graphene circuit
10 June 2010
Heated probe tip used to draw tiny conductive graphene lines on an insulating graphene oxide surface
A green and salty chiral catalyst
10 June 2010
Ammonium salt based hypervalent iodine catalyst boosts efficiency and reduces waste
Elusive intermediate snared
10 June 2010
Key intermediate in organic catalytic systems has at last been captured and characterised by NMR, confirming its existence
Laser tracks electrons in molecules
09 June 2010
Researchers target molecules with attosecond science, with unexpected results
Chemistry at Sussex under threat again
09 June 2010
The future of the chemistry department at the University of Sussex, UK, has once again come under threat
Explosive sensing
09 June 2010
A fast, on-site sensor detecting peroxide-based explosives could help avert future acts of terrorism
One in four firms not complying with chemical legislation
08 June 2010
Inspection data suggests that a quarter of chemical companies have not been complying with the European chemicals legislation, Reach
Blowing bubbles to study eye disease
08 June 2010
Probing the mechanical properties of eye tissue could aid disease diagnosis, claim researchers in the US and Ireland
Blood-like liquid protein formed
06 June 2010
A liquid form of the oxygen-binding protein myoglobin retains its biological function even though it seems virtually water-free
US to measure research impact
04 June 2010
US scheme to measure the economic impact of scientific research echoes failed assessment proposals in the UK
Antibacterial nanoparticles from bacteria
04 June 2010
Silver nanoparticles made using bacteria have better antibacterial properties than their chemically synthesised counterparts
Spotting renal problems with protein tests
04 June 2010
A simple spot test promises to improve the detection of urinary proteins that can indicate renal problems and kidney failure
Cracking yolk-shell nanoparticles
03 June 2010
Scientists demonstrate new way to synthesise 'yolk-shell' nanoparticles with tunable shell thickness and pore size
Basic research bill backed in US
02 June 2010
US bill that boosts science funding passes on third attempt after Democrats employ unusual procedural tactic
Universities face hard years ahead
02 June 2010
Funding cuts to universities across Europe as a result of the economic crisis will impact teaching and research quality for years to come, says report
Structural order gained over conducting polymer
01 June 2010
Researchers have used copper as both catalyst and template to gain structural control over an important conducting polymer
Liquid marbles detect gases
01 June 2010
Scientists use porous properties of liquid marbles to develop gas sensors
