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A former Dow research scientist has been charged with stealing trade secrets

Simple three-step synthesis produces mesoporous millimetre-sized carbon spheres that remove toxic substances from blood

Microneedle device offers pain-free detection of disease-specific proteins in the skin

A cheap modification can sweep away dust in minutes, no brushing required

Helma Wennemers is known for her contagious enthusiasm for science. Joanne Thomson gets infected

Water vapour has been detected in the dust cloud of a carbon-rich star, suggesting previously unrecognised photochemistry could be taking place

Sealed up carbon nanotubes containing radioactive salts could be the ultimate in targeted radiotherapy, say researchers

The performance of organic light emitting diodes could be enhanced by employing better purification and depositing techniques

Charles Boone talks to Laura Howes about yeast, Canada and hockey

Zinc oxide nanoparticle formation could provide new insights into how snowflakes form as well as aiding nanoscale device research

Natural cement produced by oysters contains significantly more inorganic material than the glues of other marine species

A new type of ultra thin, conducting polymer film for protecting metals has been proposed by researchers in Japan

Mitochondria have been harnessed in a new biological battery device that could one day power small portable devices like mobile phones

A simple fluorescence assay could determine which drugs are best for a patient

Drug delivery system uses pH changes in tumour cells to simultaneously diagnose and treat cancer

Automated system for optimising reaction conditions in a microreactor will be a boon to chemists, saving on time and reagents, say US researchers

Zhenan Bao is tipped to be one of the great innovators of the 21st century. She tells us what inspires her to succeed

Chemists develop antimicrobial gold nanoparticles in a simple, one step synthesis using a common antibiotic

Chemistry World gets down to business with our twice-weekly round-up of money and molecules

Chemistry World gets down to business with our twice-weekly round-up of money and molecules