Sigma-Aldrich takes over the global distribution for BASF pharma excipients in small pack sizes
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Progestogens Cause Sterility in Frogs
New findings show that pharmaceuticals other than oestrogen can cause permanent damage to aquatic animals
Converting Heat into Electricity
TAGS, an alloy that converts heat into electricity, is improved by 25 % through doping with cerium or ytterbium
Ocean Pollution & Rainfall
New way to estimate global rainfall and track ocean pollution
Vincent van Gogh: Fading to Brown
Identification of chemical reaction responsible for the degradation of two paintings by Vincent van Gogh could help in their preservation
Mechanism of Dissociation
CO dissociation from ruthenium complexes plays a key role in the racemization of alcohols
Ball Milling Nanotubes
Milling single-walled nanotubes (SWNT) results in homogeously sized, pristine, highly dispersible SWNTs that can be functionalized
H2 Production
Photosynthetic plant proteins and synthetic polymers shown to self-assemble and produce H2 from light
Better Insights Into Reactions
Ultra-fast IR measurements allow to follow chemical reactions in solution in more detail than ever before
How do Microwave Ovens Work?
Microwaves can be used to heat food in times that put conventional ovens to shame. But how do they do it?