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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
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
Royal Society of Chemistry honours leading chef
The Royal Society of Chemistry has conferred an Honorary Fellowship upon the internationally renowned chef, Heston Blumenthal OBE, for his creative ap
26 July 2006
What makes jelly wobble?
Have you ever wondered what makes jelly wobble? If so, a food scientist has looked into the science behind what makes one of our favourite childhood f
19 July 2006
Jekyll and Hyde spooky? A real nightmare is a world with no chemistry!
The damaging way that chemistry is depicted in horror and science fiction masks the huge health and medical benefits that the science brings daily to
26 May 2006
Plaque in Cambridge to honour the man who made DNA decoding possible
On Friday 9 December 2005, The Royal Society of Chemistry will commemorate the achievements of the great Scottish chemist Lord Todd, whose work made t
09 December 2005
Submariners can breathe easily
Calling all Beatles fans! You could spend a week on a yellow submarine breathing the same air without suffering any ill effects.
26 October 2005
Celebrities Elements
During Chemistry Week 2005 the RSC invited people to nominate celebrities whose personalities were similar to elements in the Periodic Table.
23 October 2005