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Chemistry Nobel laureate is "a great mentor" says top Sussex scientist Scientists at the University of Sussex were today (7 October 2015) praising the achievements of one of the new Nobel Prize-winners for Chemistry who received an honorary degree from the University in.

In 1991, chemist Helen Sharman blasted off for a seven-day mission to the Mir space station, becoming the first Briton in space.

University of Manchester researchers have developed a novel biocatalytic system that potentially allows for the efficient and environmentally benign production of organic chemical compounds used in many everyday products. University of Manchester researchers have developed a novel biocatalytic system that potentially allows for the efficient and environmentally benign production of organic chemical compounds used in many everyday products.

Phil Spiers, Head of Structural Testing at the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing, comments on the development of what could be the world's fastest car.

The University of Manchester is part of a multi-million pound project to produce chemicals for the food industry that are more environmentally friendly.

Two scientists have launched a fashion blog which aims to break the stereotypical image of the dowdy middle aged scientist.

UK's top women scientists come to Sussex to inspire future generation The University of Sussex has brought together internationally renowned scientists with A Level students from local schools to explore and celebrate the pioneering work of female scientists.

University researchers develop catalyst to recycle waste and increase the yield of biodiesel Researchers from the Cardiff Catalysis Institute have devised a way of increasing the yield of biodiesel by using the waste left over from its production process. Using simple catalysis, the researchers have been able to recycle a non-desired by-product produced when biodiesel is formed from vegetable oil, and convert this into an ingredient to produce even more biodiesel.

Dr Corinna Preuss has been awarded a Newton International Fellowship to conduct research at the University of Warwick's Department of Chemistry.

A new method of manufacturing glass could lead to the production of 'designer glasses' with applications in advanced photonics, whilst also facilitating industrial scale carbon capture and storage. An international team of researchers, writing today in the journal Nature , report how they have managed to use a relatively new family of sponge-like porous materials to develop new hybrid glasses.

Peter Styring, Professor of Chemical and Chemistry, Grant Wilson, Research Associate in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Katy Armstrong, CO2 Chem Network Manager, discuss ho

Imperial staff and a PhD student have been selected to feature in the Royal Society of Chemistry's campaign to celebrate diversity in the field.

Discovered in 1982, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a disease-causing bacterium that survives in our stomachs despite the harsh acidic conditions. It is estimated that one in two people have got it, though most won't ever experience any problems. Even so, it is considered one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide and a leading cause of dyspepsia, peptic ulceration and gastric cancer.

Henry Moseley – one of the brightest hopes in British physics – lost his life today (10 August, 1915) at just 27 years old during the Gallipoli campaign, the bloodiest battle of World War One.

Scientists have discovered how earthworms can digest plant material, such as fallen leaves, that would defeat most other herbivores.

Scientists have demonstrated for the first time how to generate magnetism in metals that are not naturally magnetic, which could end our reliance on some rare and toxic elements currently used. In a study led by the University of Leeds and published today in the journal Nature , researchers detail a way of altering the quantum interactions of matter in order to "fiddle the numbers" in a mathematical equation that determines whether elements are magnetic, called the Stoner Criterion.

The University of Manchester is to lead a new £2.9 million molecular pathology research project to improve diagnosis and treatment of non-cancerous diseases within the NHS. A further £1.9M has been committed by The University of Manchester, industry and NHS partners.

Scientists are gathering in Cardiff (26-29 July) to mark a new 'gold rush' - the power of the precious metal to clean up the world of industry Gold's role in catalysis - the science of chemical chang

A potential new approach to treat systemic amyloidosis, invented at UCL and being developed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), marks the start of a successful and innovative academic-industry collaboration. The first in human clinical trial of a novel investigational drug intervention for patients with systemic amyloidosis has established proof of mechanism.

New research has shown how a smart sensor chip, able to pick up on subtle differences in glycoprotein molecules, can improve the accuracy and efficiency of prostate cancer diagnosis. Researchers at the University of Birmingham believe that the novel technology will help improve the process of early stage diagnosis.

Imperial's Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences talks about funding challenges, supporting students and the hazards of daring charity stunts.

A leading graphene scientist at The University of Manchester has been awarded a major Physics prize for the quality of his research.

Scientists have demonstrated for the first time the ability to rapidly, reliably and simultaneously identify the 'handedness' of different molecules in a mixture. The research could offer a new technique to easily distinguish whether a molecule is present in a leftor right-handed form. The breakthrough could be important in developing effective molecules for use in a wide range of industries — everything from the development of safer new drugs and disease diagnosis to less toxic pesticides.

Global taskforce calls for research into how everyday chemicals in our environment may cause cancer. Fifty chemicals the public is exposed to on a daily basis may trigger cancer when combined, according to new research. A global taskforce of 174 scientists from leading research centres across 28 countries studied the link between mixtures of commonly encountered chemicals and the development of cancer.

A new technique which enables researchers to visualise the activity of individual ions inside battery-like devices called supercapacitors, could enable greater control over their properties and improve their performance in high-power applications.

Nuclear power could produce far less carbon dioxide than fossil fuels, but the waste it produces is potentially some of the most dangerous in the world. Driven by the need to find ways of separating, recycling and reducing nuclear waste, chemists at The University of Nottingham are developing our understanding of how uranium interacts with elements from around the periodic table to potentially help improve the selective extraction of spent uranium in nuclear waste clean-up.

Fellowship of the Royal Society has been granted to two scientists at Imperial College London this month.

Two University of Nottingham chemists have joined the ranks of illustrious winners of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Corday-Morgan Awards.

Two University of Nottingham chemists have joined the ranks of illustrious winners of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Corday-Morgan Awards.

For the first time scientists have come up with a precise explanation for why lobsters change colour from blue/black to red when cooked.

New £3.3 million synthetic-biology research facilities at the University of Bristol were officially opened today by representatives from the UK research councils and the University.

What happens when lithium-ion batteries overheat and explode has been tracked inside and out for the first time by a UCL-led team using sophisticated 3D imaging. Understanding how Li-ion batteries fail and potentially cause a dangerous chain reaction of events is important for improving their design to make them safer to use and transport, say the scientists behind the study.

Varndean College pupils triumph in University chemistry laboratories Three AS Level chemistry students from Varndean College in Brighton have defeated teams from 16 other schools across the south-east to reach the national final of a Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Schools' Analyst Competition.

University of Leeds researchers are playing a key role in a €7 million international collaboration, granted by the European Union's Horizon 2020 fund, to develop new, eco-friendly pesticides.

A high-tech science hub dedicated to training world leaders in catalysis has opened its doors to students from the Universities of Bristol and Bath.