All articles by Kit Chapman – Page 4
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Careers
What’s going on in West Yorkshire
The heart of the Northern Powerhouse has a strong chemical industry
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Opinion
'It blows my mind I get to use these facilities'
Element discoverer Dawn Shaughnessy on big science, future generations and Star Wars
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Opinion
Can your hobbies make you a better chemist?
Researchers suggest arts and crafts should be integrated into learning science
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Review
Exhibition: Celebrating the Periodic Table
A new exhibition at Cambridge University pays tribute to the chemical elements and their discoverers
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Podcast
Polyethylene glycol or PEG
The simple polymer that preserves and protects ancient artifacts, and saved a historical Swedish shipwreck from complete collapse
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Opinion
'God gave Linus Pauling to chemistry'
CNR Rao on inspiration, Indian chemistry and Benedict Cumberbatch
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Opinion
Have we solved chemistry?
A new book suggests chemistry is over 90% ‘complete’ – and that could be a good thing
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Careers
Is there a future for chemists in São Paulo?
Brazil’s largest city has opportunities as well as risks for scientists
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Opinion
So, your colleague said something racist...
James Watson’s lab mates should not be blamed for his offensive views
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Business
Pfizer to close two manufacturing plants in India
Closures will lead to the loss of 1700 jobs – almost 6% of the pharma giant’s manufacturing workforce
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Opinion
A new life in New Jersey
The chemical capital of the US is more than just mobsters and The Boss
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Careers
Seeking a career in Portugal
A pay cut might be on the cards, but the country has a lot to offer
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Podcast
Low-background steel
Post-nuclear steel is a little bit radioactive, so for some specialist jobs we need to find a source of steel from before the bomb
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News
Rules for element discovery get superheavy revamp
Chemistry and physics federations also define what counts as a ‘beyond superheavy element’
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Opinion
Helen Sharman: 'I remember the last view I had of the Earth...'
The astronaut and chemist on mountains, science careers and the view from space
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Opinion
Happy 60th birthday, Nasa
The space agency has come a long way - but its best may be yet to come