Author Archives: Mark Peplow

In his final column, Mark Peplow gives his verdict on careers, collaboration and public engagement.

Arctic animals may face greater threat from persistent organic pollutants than previously thought.

Lanmodulin shows huge preference for binding lanthanide ions over more abundant calcium and may help bacteria to glean rare earths.

Universities’ reluctance to reveal details of such cases could undermine public trust in research, experts say.

Independent scientific advice is about to collide with partisan politics.

Indolacetate decarboxylase produces skatole, responsible for the smell of manure—and perhaps halitosis.

Transparent, self-healing film fends off more than 100 liquids, including concentrated acids and low-surface-tension solvents.

Simple method imitates metal corrosion to form sheets of silver atoms protected by organic ligands.

Indigoidine pigment gives the flower an unnatural hue.

Grassroots initiatives and larger projects are both vital weapons in the battle for equality.