Chemistry

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Chemistry World February 9, 2009 Simon Hadlington	Exercise capacity improved with molecules Researchers in France and the US have shown how a compound that can be delivered in drinking water can improve the body's capacity for exercise.
Chemistry World February 9, 2009 Phillip Broadwith	Molecular thermometer takes cell temperature A fluorescent polymer that can accurately measure the temperature inside living cells has been invented by researchers in Japan.
Chemistry World February 5, 2009 Phillip Broadwith	Crystalline polymers make airtight films Squeezing polymers into extremely thin layers can make them a whole lot less gas-permeable, US scientists have shown.
Chemistry World February 5, 2009 Simon Hadlington	Carbon nanotube catalysts 'better than platinum' Researchers in the US have developed a novel catalyst based on carbon nanotubes for the electrochemical reduction of oxygen.
Chemistry World February 4, 2009 Ned Stafford	BASF seeks GM alternative German chemical giant BASF has applied directed mutagenesis to develop crop plants that are tolerant to specific pesticides.
Popular Mechanics February 2009 Joe Pappalardo	Beetle's Stomach Holds Secret to Cheap Biofuel The future of ethanol fuel might be found in the guts of a Chinese beetle. The chemistry of the beetle's stomach help it to break down trees, a skill that may benefit companies that are looking into biomass-to-ethanol plants.
Chemistry World February 3, 2009 Lewis Brindley	Crack-proofing MOF membranes Chinese chemists have developed a way to reinforce metal-organic framework-based membranes to toughen them against cracking.
Chemistry World February 2009 Emma Davie	The Sweet Scent of Success Some of the world's most celebrated perfume molecules.
Chemistry World January 30, 2009 Hayley Birch	Nanocrystals Get in Shape for Catalysis New research in fine tuning the shape and size of nanoparticles could lead to important advances in catalysis.
Chemistry World February 2009 Richard Van Noorden	Editorial: Survival of the fattest The results of the UK's 2008 research assessment exercise, a national audit of university research quality, were announced late last year, and they were good news for the country's chemistry departments.
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