Editor Viewpoints: Continuing to contribute to the scientific community under lockdown
29 May 2020 In the first of a new series, Professor Feng Zhao tells us that greatest reward for being Associate Editor of RSC Advances is seeing manuscripts become high-profile papers on the international stage.
Royal Society of Chemistry and Jisc consortium agree transformative new journals deal
27 May 2020 We are collaborating with Jisc on a transformative national deal that will provide UK institutions with access to read, and publish open access in our peer-reviewed portfolio of hybrid journals.
A leap from a frog to understand nerves
27 May 2020 A detailed study of molecules called N-glycans in frog embryos suggests they play a vital role in developing the nervous systems in vertebrates, including ourselves.
Mask testing spray shortage prompts call for assistance
22 May 2020 A shortage of solutions essential to test the effectiveness of face masks for medics and care workers has resulted in a call for universities, distilleries and breweries to help meet the shortfall.
Beetle-inspired paint could produce water from thin air for drought-stricken countries
12 May 2020 A new superamphiphobic material can 'bounce' water droplets from air. The new system could produce ultra-fog resistant car windows and faster drainage systems.
Chemistry against COVID: MediSieve tackling the virus inside and out
6 May 2020 Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has presented us with a common, formidable enemy, with some companies fundamentally changing their operations to help the fight.
Keeping gender on the agenda
The Royal Society of Chemistry has joined WISE, the campaign for gender balance in STEM, and 20 other organisations in a statement promising to share resources to drive gender equality.
#PhotoChimica2020 winners announced
Photos showcasing sustainable chemistry scooped accolades on Earth Day as part of the #PhotoChimica2020 competition, hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry and European Young Chemists’ Network (EYCN).
ChemBOX Humber
Researchers from the ChemBAM team at the University of Birmingham teamed up with staff at Phillips 66 to run activities to support schools in Humber supported by a grant from the Royal Society of Chemistry’s ‘Outreach Small Grant’ scheme matched by Phillips 66.
RSC Energy Sector recognises promising chemist
The RSC Energy Sector is pleased to announce the winner of its PhD Thesis Award Competition 2019.
COVID-19 policy: applying the precautionary principle when the science is uncertain
Our environment and regulation collective considered the parallels between COVID-19 and chemicals regulation, and how appropriate use of the precautionary principle can inform strategic policy when evidence is incomplete or emerging.
2020 Haworth Memorial Lectureship
Professor Ten Feizi FMedSci has been awarded the 2020 Haworth Memorial Lectureship from the RSC Carbohydrate Group.
Pick of the Week: Predicting Metal Oxide Catalysis
This week’s Chemical Science Pick of the Week describes how the formation energy of oxygen vacancies in metal oxides is an accurate descriptor of the energy input needed for C–O and N–O bond scission.
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