News & analysis – Page 44
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NewsColourful Nanotech
US scientists discover a new class of iron oxide nanoparticles that, when in solution, change colour in the presence of a magnetic field
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NewsElemental magnetism
US and German scientists induce magnetic moment in carbon nanoparticles by using proton beam
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NewsIndustry commits £500k to develop A-level chemistry
The teaching of organic and physical chemistry at A-level will benefit from new resources developed by the RSC with funding from Shire and Reckitt Benckiser
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NewsInsecticidal synthesis
Cambridge chemists unlock the structural secrets of the Indian lilac's handy chemical weapon
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NewsIsciences on offer
Four universities in England now offer a new style of science degree - the Institute of Physics' Integrated sciences degree course
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NewsLab-based physical chemistry
Wendy Brown reviews the new edition of Experimental physical chemistry
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NewsMorphing caffeine
Canadian scientists use high-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to investigate the crystal structures of caffeine and other nitrogen-rich compounds
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NewsSteps to reduce your carbon footprint
Vicky Wong reviews this upbeat guide to reducing your carbon emissions
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NewsMaking the most of museum trips
Jennifer DeWitt and Jonathan Osborne of King's College, London offer a framework designed to enhance the effectiveness of visits to science museums
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NewsRSC rewards innovative teachers
Michael Hayward of Birkenhead School, Oxton, Wirral and the University of Leicester's Dr Jonny Woodward receive RSC teaching awards
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NewsStudents join a growing community
Since its launch in September 2006 some 1200 UK students have joined ChemNet
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NewsUK students tough it out
UK students medal at the finals of the 39th International Chemistry Olympiad competition, held at Moscow State University in Russia in July
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NewsBologna revisited
Where does the UK MChem/MSci degree sit in the European Higher Education Area?
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NewsCrime scene chemistry
Mark Baron reviews this introduction to chemistry for university students
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NewsH2-powered racing car on tour
The world's first hydrogen-powered Formula Student racing car will be one of the attractions of this year's Chemistry Week national tour
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NewsIdeas for teaching earth science
A new initiative, launching in 2008 as part of the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE), will offer science teachers fresh ideas on teaching about Earth science