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13th June 2013
Synchrotron-based chemical imaging reveals how early bird could have looked
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Baroness Thatcher and science and entrepreneurship
8th April 2013
Professor Graham Richards comments on the Iron Lady and science
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Joseph Priestley
4th April 2013
Among many chemists and historians of science Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) is only known as Lavoisier's nemesis, an obstinate defender of the outmoded phlogiston theory
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Interview with Heather Williams
11th February 2013
Watch a video interview with the founder and director of ScienceGrrl
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Romantic Chemistry
8th January 2013
An interesting exhibition about the extraordinary history of unusual elements with objects and manuscripts of archives and artefacts from the collections of the Royal Society
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13th December 2012
An interesting exhibition about the extraordinary history of unusual elements with objects and manuscripts of archives and artefacts from the collections of the Royal Society
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The forgotten scientist who trained T.E. Lawrence behind enemy lines
4th December 2012
50th anniversary of Lawrence of Arabia next Monday spurs call for recognition
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A unique perfume for a unique Queen
19th November 2012
The Royal Society of Chemistry has commissioned Adamas, an exclusive fragrance to be given to Her Majesty The Queen as a Christmas gift to mark the end of her Diamond Jubilee Year
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The conception of a contraceptive
15th October 2012
The first contraceptive pill was developed on this day in 1951
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Silent Spring
28th September 2012
50 years anniversary of Rachel Carson's book that inspired the environmental movement
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King’s College London
23rd July 2012
On the front of the Strand Campus of King's College you can find a National Chemical Landmark blue plaque awarded by the RSC to commemorate the work of scientists towards the discovery of the structure of DNA.
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Poisonous socks
3rd May 2012
Stories from the 19th and 20th centuries about chemistry's central role in contemporary culture
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21st November 2011
Dr Derek Craston, the Government Chemist, reveals how Captain Scott's preparations for his 1901 Discovery Expedition to the Antarctic included a personal request to the Government Chemist to analyse his planned food supplies.
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17th November 2011
Dr Serge Plattard examines how through the development of radiotherapy methods and instruments Marie Curie led the way in the fight against cancer.
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Robert Boyle's A Sceptical Chymist
4th August 2011
Celebrate the 350th anniversary of the publication of a Sceptical Chymist by Robert Boyle with Professor Duncan Thorburn Burns.
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From the Romans to the Ring Main
7th April 2011
Navigate the surprising and fascinating twists and turns of the history of London's water supply with Rob Casey from Thames Water.
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30th March 2011
200 years after his birth, Robert Bunsen’s famous burner is used in laboratories around the world
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23rd February 2011
23 February marks the 170th anniversary of the formation of the Chemical Society
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10th February 2011
Take a trip through the weird world of drug use and abuse, with writer and scientist John Mann
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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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21st October 2010
Today we remember Nelson, Victory, and the secret element of success: copper
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7th October 2010
Richard Pike, CEO of the Royal Society of Chemistry, delves into the history of the RSC as part of a lecture series by all Burlington House Societies to celebrate the Story of London Festival.
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14th September 2010
Professor Alan Dronsfield examines the practicalities of a poisoning half a century ago
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2nd September 2010
We've all seen it on TV, but what role does forensics really play in a criminal investigation? Peter White, consultant and Professor of Forensic Science, reveals all.
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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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5th August 2010
Once upon a time some bright spark made a drink that was tasty, alcoholic and safer than water. What was this miracle drink? Beer!
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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