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Bespoke or bodged

30 April 2013 In the Pipeline

A can-do attitude and some lateral thinking can save time and money when it comes to exotic apparatus, says Derek Lowe

Europe to ban controversial pesticides

30 April 2013 News and Analysis

Two-year EU-wide moratorium on the use of neonicotinoids to be enforced in bid to boost bee health

Microreactors tame osmium tetroxide

30 April 2013 Research

Nanobrush-lined silicone channels spare chemists from deadly fumes, while achieving high dihydroxylation and oxidative cleavage conversions

Lean green microbe machines

30 April 2013 Feature

For its proponents, algae hold the promise of a clean source of fuel, food or drugs. Anthony King wades in

Bayer buys Conceptus for $1.1bn

29 April 2013 Business

Deal gives German pharma giant access to surgery-free permanent birth control procedure

Quantum leaps of faith

29 April 2013 The Crucible

The path to quantum mechanics becomes smoother if you take a different route, says Philip Ball

Appeal reverses ECHA call for animal tests

29 April 2013 Business

Automotive refrigerant will not need further toxicity studies under the Reach regulation

Food safety test for harmful dye

29 April 2013 Research

Graphene electrode modified with titanium dioxide helps spot Orange II in ketchup and chilli sauces

Finishing line in sight for libel reform

29 April 2013 News and Analysis

After travelling a rocky road, the libel reform bill is set to enter English law and will provide more protection for journalists and scientists

Protein origami sets scene for designer structures

29 April 2013 Research

Breakthrough opens the door to unnatural proteins with unique catalytic properties

PricewaterhouseCoopers to audit Russian science

26 April 2013 News and Analysis

Professional services firm to help government build a 'map' of the country's scientific output

Portable detector shines light on fake drugs

25 April 2013 Business

Testing for counterfeit antimalarials in Africa will help validate a new tool for inspectors

Oh what a surprise!

25 April 2013 Last Retort

Sometimes great chemistry results from unexpected findings

Oxalic acid

25 April 2013 Podcast | Compounds

Lars Öhrström finds a link between Napoleon III and rhubarb

Chemical bibliometrics

25 April 2013 Comments

Andreas Barth suggests that regarding research from a molecular viewpoint reveals the big picture

Inorganic nanosheet to enhance batteries

25 April 2013 Research

One-atom thick cobalt oxide structures show potential as electrodes for lithium ion batteries

Filler to patch up ancient silk delicates

25 April 2013 Research

Enzyme can strengthen and preserve fragile textiles thousands of years old

The secrets of alchemy

25 April 2013 Review

Alchemy revisited

Looking good on LinkedIn

24 April 2013 Careers Clinic

Laura Woodward gives some advice on using your online presence to make connections, attract employers and get the job you want

US sues Novartis over alleged kickbacks

24 April 2013 Business

Company fraudulently paid pharmacies to switch patients onto its drugs, government claims

3D microfluidic liver on a chip

24 April 2013 Research

Paracrine signalling and osmotic pump help device mimic living tissue

Colour changing nanoparticles inspired by deep sea denizens

24 April 2013 Research

Striped structures could provide new ways of thinking about the creation of active camouflage systems or better computer displays

DNA, Russian opera and blue suede shoes

24 April 2013 Research

Duncan Graham talks to Rebecca Brodie about smart nanoprobes and his appearance on a UK fashion show

What does DNA do?

24 April 2013  Premium contentFeature

The more we learn about DNA, the less we seem to know, as Philip Ball discovers

Invest in research or be left behind, UK academies warn

23 April 2013 News and Analysis

Joint statement calls for increase in funding for innovative work over the next 10 years