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Dr Martin Richard Willis BSc PhD FUUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥
14 November 1934 – 30 October 2006
31 October 2006
Dr Albert Frederick Crowther MA PhD MUUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥
16 November 1917 – 28 October 2006
28 October 2006
William Perkin celebrations in Greenford and Sudbury
Distinguished guests from all over the UK descended on London to honour the 150th anniversary of William Perkin's discovery of the first synthetic dye
24 October 2006
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
Emeritus Professor D L H (Lyn) Williams PhD DSc CChem FUUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥
6 August 1936 – 1 September 2006
30 September 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
UUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ of Chemistry honours leading chef
The UUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ 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