Chemistry

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Chemistry World December 2009	Column: The crucible Three chemists have resurrected the art of science debate by publishing their conversations on the nature of bonds. This is science that makes you smile, says Philip Ball.
Chemistry World December 2009 Paul Docherty	Column: Totally Synthetic What turns a good synthesis into a great synthesis are the steps surrounding that motif, something that Darren Dixon from the University of Oxford, UK, exemplifies with this synthesis of Nakadomarin A.
Popular Mechanics December 2009	Can Digital Tech and Insects Replace Cadaver-Sniffing Dogs? Forensic scientists work with law enforcement to locate and identify corpses at crime scenes and they need new chemical, biological, and digital methods when the old ones are not practical.
Chemistry World November 30, 2009 Lewis Brindley	Colour change test for arsenic US researchers have developed a test to quickly and accurately measure arsenic levels in drinking water down to very low concentrations.
Chemistry World November 27, 2009 Simon Hadlington	A simple way to join an olefin to an arene Chemists in the US have developed a simple and effective way to carry out a key class of reaction in organic synthesis - the bolting an olefin to an aromatic ring.
Chemistry World November 26, 2009 Lewis Brindley	One pot synthesis for nylon precursor A highly efficient route to cyclohexanone - a key chemical in the production of nylon - has been developed by researchers in China.
Chemistry World November 25, 2009 Simon Hadlington	Virus shells traps multiple proteins Scientists in The Netherlands have devised a way to pack large numbers of proteins into the empty shell of a virus.
Chemistry World November 23, 2009 Simon Hadlington	Non-protein antifreeze helps Arctic beetle chill out Scientists in the US have discovered a new class of biological antifreeze molecules - the first that do not contain proteins.
Chemistry World November 22, 2009 Lewis Brindley	Bonding under pressure An unusual compound of xenon and hydrogen has been made under high pressure by researchers in the US.
Chemistry World November 20, 2009 Simon Hadlington	Nuclear waste research resurfaces The UK government's recent announcement of a significant expansion for nuclear power generation has rekindled the debate over the safe disposal of radioactive waste.
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