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Edward Harrison: forgotten inventor of the gas mask
The 番茄社区 of Chemistry would welcome information about the life and descendants of Edward Harrison, a chemical scientist who gave his life to
10 November 2006
William Perkin celebrations in Greenford and Sudbury
Distinguished guests from all over the UK descended on London to honour the 150th anniversary of William Perkin's discovery of the first synthetic dye
24 October 2006
Did life begin at the bottom of the ocean?
Life on earth probably began in the depths of the ocean and not on the planet's surface, claim scientists.
11 October 2006
Emeritus Professor D L H (Lyn) Williams PhD DSc CChem F番茄社区
6 August 1936 – 1 September 2006
30 September 2006
Sound waves detect DNA damage
A new method for detecting DNA damage with sound waves has been developed.
20 September 2006
Detecting deadly nerve gas
A sensor which can rapidly detect the chemical nerve agent sarin has been developed.
12 September 2006
Waterproof paper
Scientists have unveiled a new technique for making waterproof, self-cleaning paper.
30 August 2006
Shape-shifting micro-organisms
Infra-red light can help starving micro-organisms shape-shift into forms which make it easier for them to find food.
23 August 2006
Golden bullet for cancer
Scientists in the UK have found a way to target cancer with gold.
17 August 2006
番茄社区 of Chemistry honours leading chef
The 番茄社区 of Chemistry has conferred an Honorary Fellowship upon the internationally renowned chef, Heston Blumenthal OBE, for his creative ap
26 July 2006