Chemistry World
Chemistry World delivers the latest chemistry news every day. For analysis articles, features, opinion columns and more, subscribe to our monthly magazine - it's the best way to keep up to date with the world of chemistry.
In this issue
_tcm15-137085.jpg)
Features
A glowing green Nobel
The molecule that revolutionised and illuminated cell biology started with a jellyfish. Lewis Brindley tells the story of this year's Nobel prize for chemistry
Nobel textiles
What do you get when you cross a scientist with a designer?
Looking outside
Chemical companies are opening their doors to outside innovation, but does this give larger companies the monopoly on new ideas? Sean Milmo reports
Breaking the cycle
The creation of a new ministry has put science back on the political agenda in Argentina. Ana Fraile and Federico Williams look at what it means for the future of the country
A clash of symbols
Two centuries ago, a Swedish chemist developed a system of symbols that formed the basis of the modern language of chemistry. Mike Sutton finds out more
Opinions
Editorial: Competing priorities
Why chemists are worried about the EPSRC's change in funding strategy
Column: In the pipeline
Testing times for Derek Lowe
Column: Totally Synthetic
Vannusal B
Column: The crucible
Ubiquitous images of nanobots are 20,000 leagues from reality, warns Phil Ball
Column: Undercover academic
On diversity
Past Issues of Chemistry World
Useful Links
News
The Commercial Chemist
21 November 2008
Chemistry World gets down to business with our weekly round-up of money and molecules
UK drug price deal finalised
21 November 2008
Deal cuts pharma profits, boosts generics, and may lead to more approvals for new medicines
ERC concludes first phase of advanced grants
20 November 2008
Half a billion euros dished out to well-established scientists
BASF closes 80 plants as demand slumps
20 November 2008
Temporary shutdowns and production cuts represent 25 per cent of company's total capacity
Colourful future for nanowires
19 November 2008
Fine tuning the crystal structures of nanowires could boost the efficiency of LEDs and other electronic components
Debate still heated on China's fusion plans
19 November 2008
Scientists question country's involvement in Iter, the international fusion project
Injection-free treatment for diabetes patients?
19 November 2008
A compound found in garlic is the basis of a potential orally available drug candidate for types 1 and 2 diabetes
The promise of algae
18 November 2008
Why interest in algal biofuels is blooming
Catalyst flexes for extra control
17 November 2008
Flexibility is key for a new type of olefin metathesis catalyst
Interview: Lighting a billion lives
17 November 2008
Rajendra K Pachauri speaks to Leanne Marle about shedding light on climate change and giving light to humanity
Drug delivery on target
17 November 2008
A peptide found in tumour cells can trigger the release of drugs from a novel nanocarrier, claim South Korean scientists
Interview: Fired up about fungi
17 November 2008
Russell Cox discusses his fiery introduction to chemistry and his work on polyketide biosynthesis
Traditional Chinese medicine firm struggles for approval
14 November 2008
China's drug regulator asked to reconsider decision to reject anti-HIV herbal drug
Glowing report for explosive detection
14 November 2008
Israeli scientists have developed a sensitive method for detecting an explosive used by terrorists.
Reactions studied by stop motion
13 November 2008
Ultra-fast spectroscopy tracks changes during polyatomic reactions
Microscope reveals catalyst secrets
12 November 2008
New X-ray spectroscopy 'nanoreactor' watches catalysts in action
Chemical industry cautious about Obama presidency
11 November 2008
Chemical companies worry Obama could bring over-regulation, but chemists upbeat at funding plans
Design rules for wet-proof materials
11 November 2008
New equations give surfaces that can resist wetting by any liquid
