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Radical approach to turn sulfur into polymers

16 April 2013 Research

Petroleum refining waste product ready to be formed into high performance lithium ion battery cathodes

Sieving silica sieves from biomass ash

16 April 2013 Research

Scientists convert waste from combustion into mesoporous silica

BASF introduces cell-based allergen test

15 April 2013 Business

Non-animal test for cosmetic ingredients to comply with Reach regulation

Waitrose bans neonicotinoid pesticides

15 April 2013 Business

Supermarket introduces precautionary ban on fresh produce suppliers using neonicotinoids until their effect on bees is clarified

Polymer lubricant may stave off knee surgery

15 April 2013 Research

Development of new synthesis method for high molecular weight polymer, which could be used to lubricate joints

Split water splitting raises green hydrogen hopes

14 April 2013 Research

Two-stage electrolysis releases hydrogen on demand separately from oxygen, enabling cheaper renewable energy production

Veolia and Total open oil recycling plant

12 April 2013 Business

Osilub plant will re-refine used oils into high grade engine lubricants

DuPont and Monsanto settle Roundup dispute

12 April 2013 Business

Firms drop expensive ongoing litigation in favour of a licensing deal

Elusive atmospheric intermediates reveal some secrets

12 April 2013 Research

New methods for detecting Criegee biradicals and measuring their reactivity will help scientists understand their role in atmospheric chemistry

Pesticide bee buzz needs more evidence

11 April 2013 Comments

Politicians should not rush to ban neonicotinoids until field trials have proved that they are wiping out bee colonies, argues Mark Peplow

Terahertz turns up fresco's hidden artwork

11 April 2013 Research

Concealed image in Louvre artifact revealed by terahertz spectroscopy, after other analytical techniques failed to do so

Starting out in academia

10 April 2013 Jobs Profile (Personal)

Serena Corr talks to Manisha Lalloo about her life as a young academic

Magnesium sulfate

10 April 2013 Podcast | Compounds

Brian Clegg explains how bath salts may actually be more than just relaxing

Shell extract helps rebuild pearly whites

10 April 2013 Research

Tooth enamel restoration inspired by nacre

Engineered extremophile brews bulk chemical

10 April 2013 Research

Microbe's metabolic pathway reversed so it consumes carbon dioxide to make industrially useful molecule

Yeast to make malaria drug on demand

10 April 2013 Research

High yields of artemisinin precursors from yeast mean semi-synthetics could help smooth out supply of the antimalarial

European project to boost industry energy efficiency

9 April 2013 Business

Initiative will focus on smaller companies and provide tools to assess and reduce energy use

Morning sickness drug reintroduced to US

9 April 2013 Business

After being withdrawn due to litigation, the drug has been approved by the FDA

Drug restrictions delay magic mushroom trial

9 April 2013 News and Analysis

Illegal drugs red tape holding up clinical research on antidepressant activity of psilocybin

Chinese scientist arrested for attempted research theft

9 April 2013 News and Analysis

Medical College of Wisconsin researcher arrested for allegedly stealing a patented cancer compound to take to a Chinese university

From molecules to medicines

9 April 2013  Premium contentFeature

Turning an active drug molecule into a finished product requires a lot of chemistry, as Phillip Broadwith discovers

New culprit for red meat health risks

8 April 2013 Research

Carnitine, not cholesterol, may be responsible for red meat's link to heart disease

Biomimetic bricks inspired by mother of pearl

8 April 2013 Research

Development of a graphene composite with a tensile strength greater than nacre

India rejects Novartis patent appeal

8 April 2013 Business

Supreme court uphold decision to refuse protection for Glivec

The truth about snake oil?

8 April 2013 Research

First analyses of elixirs, nostrums and other cures sold at the turn of the last century