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New Scientist: We need more radioactive drugs. Can we make them from nuclear waste?
22 April 2026The rise of a new generation of radiotherapies means we will soon need much greater quantities of radioactive atoms. That’s why companies are scrambling to refine them from all manner of radioactive waste.
Science: Whistleblower alleges Finnish startup’s vaunted solid-state battery isn’t what it claims
22 April 2026Donut Lab’s assertions of lightning-fast charging and high energy storage have led to a criminal complaint.
Nature: Fresh claim of making elusive ‘hexagonal’ diamond is the strongest yet
04 March 2026After decades of debate, researchers say that they have found the clearest evidence yet for this rare form of carbon.
C&EN: Copper finally joins the metallocene club
17 February 2026More than 70 years after ferrocene’s discovery, cuprocene fills a long-standing gap in the sandwich menu.
C&EN: Lighting a better path for biobased furans
16 January 2026Photocatalytic hydrolysis offers a shortcut for renewable chemicals.
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Author Archives: Mark Peplow
Chemistry World: The toxic tale of the Flint water crisis
The city’s dilemma highlights serious regulatory failings but demonstrates the empowerment offered by citizen science.
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Chemistry World: A farewell to chemical arms
As chemical weapons stockpiles dwindle, international efforts must guard against renewed arsenals.
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ACS Central Science: A Conversation with Kristopher McNeill
The environmental chemist hopes to reduce our impact on the planet by planning ways to tackle pollution before it happens.
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STAT: Crusading editor aims to shake things up in science
A profile of Fiona Godlee, Editor-in-chief of the BMJ.
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Chemistry World: How science can improve research collaboration
An evidence-based approach could help chemists found better investigative partnerships.
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Nature: Borophene joins 2D materials club
Graphene inspires atom-thin acolyte made from pure boron.
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Chemistry World: O Canada…
Canada’s new prime minister could make the nation a model of evidence-based policymaking.
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ACS Central Science: A Conversation with Deji Akinwande
The nanotechnology researcher discusses recent achievements in making electronics out of atom-thin materials.
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Nature Biotechnology: Industrial biotechs turn greenhouse gas into feedstock opportunity
Bio-based carbon capture and utilization is on the rise.
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Chemistry World: The carbon capture challenge
Economics holds the key to solving climate change.
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