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Life, the universe and arsenic
9th December 2010
A roundup of the hype and science of NASA's controversial announcement
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23rd November 2010
Helen Sharman writes on the alien chemistry of planets and stars
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15th November 2010
Check out the five top entries for the competition and vote for your favourite
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11th November 2010
One chemist saved millions of lives, and paid for his dedication with his life
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9th November 2010
A chemistry set and a young boy's curiosity led to the birth of an industry, writes Alan Dronsfield
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2nd November 2010
The life and works of Thomas Midgley, Jr, creator of leaded petrol and CFCs
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1st November 2010
A poll of chemists found the best and worst of TV presenter chemistry - now it's your turn!
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26th October 2010
A roundup of the evidence for and against the purported arachnid repellent
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21st October 2010
Today we remember Nelson, Victory, and the secret element of success: copper
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Chemistry keeps cosmonauts comfortable
12th October 2010
Helen Sharman on the science of living in space
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Science degrees better value than arts?
8th October 2010
A public poll indicates people think science degrees are better value for taxpayers' money
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7th October 2010
What is so important about the Heck, Negishi and Suzuki reactions?
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14th September 2010
Professor Alan Dronsfield examines the practicalities of a poisoning half a century ago
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Setting the broken record straight
3rd September 2010
Paul Gallagher stands up for science pupils
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Vultures get a bad press
31st August 2010
Brian Emsley mourns the plight of the under-loved species
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27th August 2010
For all their bad press, chemicals with E numbers are mostly harmless
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Summertime, and the gard'nin' is easy
24th August 2010
Helen Sharman ponders the safety of future bathroom cabinet products
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World's most attractive woman
20th August 2010
Even brass coins apparently stick to this magnetic mum
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Drinking the stars
13th August 2010
The chemistry of the distinctive bubbles of champagne is almost entirely responsible for its vivid taste and aroma
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10th August 2010
Alan Dronsfield looks at cocaine's history of perking up, pulling teeth and Papal endorsement
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9th August 2010
The RSC's offer of a £1million bounty for a 100% chemical free product has attracted the good, the bad and the downright ridiculous
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3rd August 2010
Find some amazing chemistry in your house, tell us about it in a creative way, and win an iPad
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Garland of Arabia
2nd August 2010
We unveil the story of the true hero of the classic tale: a forgotten chemist and TE Lawrence's mentor
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29th July 2010
Which? Magazine declares washing machine eco-balls and dryerballs as "a waste of money", and the supposed science behind them leaves a lot to be desired too
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Spaceballs
23rd July 2010
There is a good chance all life on Earth is, in part, made up of space footballs.
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Bonkers conkers
15th July 2010
Pupils scoop prize for unravelling conker theory
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Get rid of scientists
24th June 2010
British astronaut Helen Sharman asks why science is no longer considered culture in the UK
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It's life, Jim... but not as we know it
21st May 2010
Is the 'artificial life' news that significant?
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Welcome to The Reaction
7th May 2010
Read on and find out what to expect from The Reaction