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The Golden Age of Green Chemistry

June 2, 2016
As more and more laboratories and companies embrace the principles of green chemistry, chemists and engineers can make an enormous difference to humanity's quality of life.

Keeping track of a chemical world

May 30, 2016
We are ever more reliant on chemicals in both the products we use and the medicines we take, but do we know what happens when they end up in the...

Space mission to measure biomass step closer to lift-off

May 26, 2016
A mission to measure the Earth’s biomass is closer to launch after a contract to build its necessary technology was agreed.

Majority of public unaware of ocean acidification

May 24, 2016
A recent survey suggests that just one in five people in Britain are aware of ocean acidification.

Theory on ancient Earth’s atmosphere challenged

May 23, 2016
An international team of scientists are challenging the theory that ancient Earth’s atmosphere was low in oxygen.

Chef de science

May 4, 2016
Professor Peter Barnham speaks on the science of molecular gastronomy.

Changing the face of the earth

April 27, 2016
We have geo-engineered the Earth expertly for our own ends, but will humanity's indelible stamp on the planet define an entire geological epoch?

Study offers hope for cleaning radioactive water

April 22, 2016
US scientists have discovered a new chemical method to immobilise uranium in contaminated groundwater, which could result in better ways to improve water remediation at old nuclear sites.

New idea could dig Earth out of trouble

April 15, 2016
Another use has been found for farm soil – isolating carbon dioxide and reducing global warming.

Last tree standing …can evolution endure?

April 15, 2016
Climate change and pollution threaten biodiversity and human society alike. But can evolution keep up?

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