All Chemistry

Women in STEM see equality slip during the pandemic
Added: 11 Jun 2021
Despite some good work over the years, it has become apparent that there is yet more work to be don…

SoyFilm: Is this the end of fossil fuel single-use plastics?
Added: 10 Jun 2021
At last! A sustainable, scalable and 100 percent natural plant protein-based polymer that functions…

Sedentarism and other physical health risks for laboratory workers
Added: 9 Jun 2021
During the course of the last year, many more people have had to get used to working from home. The…

Converting offices to laboratory space - understanding the needs of the LSCG sector
Added: 7 Jun 2021
With COVID-19 shutdowns accelerating the transformation of commercial and real estate needs away fr…

Retargeting space: converting offices to labs
Added: 7 Jun 2021
With laboratory space in high demand, Darius Umrigar discusses how commercial space can be quickly …

The value of laboratory scientist degree apprenticeships
Added: 7 Jun 2021
Laboratory Scientist degree apprenticeships offer is a world-class degree to apprentices and active…

Scientific research opens doors to unexpected careers
Added: 1 Jun 2021
Humans have an innate sense of curiosity, making us natural scientists from the moment we come into…

UKRI funding to bring the public into the heart of five research projects
Added: 27 May 2021
UK Research and Innovation is encouraging people from across the UK to actively contribute to five …

Lab Babble - It’s all just personality testes
Added: 20 May 2021
Go on... you know you want to because, as scientists, it’s a built-in imperative. Just by bringing …

Machine learning to predict demand
Added: 14 May 2021
The impact of non-scientific demand forecasting can be significant for perishable consumables used …

Replacing plastics in fibre-based packaging for full recycling
Added: 10 May 2021
New research highlights biodigestible barrier polymers to replace plastics and non-repulpable lamin…

How to keep your research on target
Added: 30 Apr 2021
Is a lack of focus baffling your team? Dr Matthew Partridge recommends setting research goals and s…

Some like it hot - our May/June issue cover story on thermophiles as biotechnological targets
Added: 28 Apr 2021
Thermophiles are fascinating microorganisms that include fungi, algae, cyanobacteria, and protozoa.…

Declining work-life balance for scientific researchers, survey finds
Added: 27 Apr 2021
Reseachers are generally known for their dedication and the percieved norm is that many work for pa…

Pre-programmed degradation makes 'biodegradable' plastics truly compostable
Added: 22 Apr 2021
By embedding polymer-eating enzymes in plastic, researchers have found a way to make previously tri…

What should the new Advanced Research & Invention Agency look like?
Added: 15 Apr 2021
Following the announcement of the proposed launch of the new Advanced Research & Invention Agency (…

Recycled graphene from tyres can make more environmentally friendly concrete
Added: 8 Apr 2021
This could be where the rubber truly hits the road. Rice University scientists have optimised a pro…

'Team ice' uncover crucial information to aid the development of new more active cryoprotectants
Added: 17 Mar 2021
Researchers uncover new understanding around the interactions between synthetic polymers and ice fo…

UK gov to launch Advanced Research & Invention Agency (ARIA)
Added: 23 Feb 2021
As part of its plans to cement the UK’s position as a global science superpower and build back bett…

UK's Global Talent Visa supports mobility of scientists and researchers
Added: 22 Feb 2021
Are you a researcher or a scientist seeking a fast route into the UK post Brexit? There's still tim…