More support needed for biopesticides
The management of plant pests relies heavily on synthetic chemical pesticides, but problems of natural resistance and the withdrawal of some products from the market for either regulatory or commercia...
The chemistry of trust: attracting new talent
The perception of the chemical industry is not a positive one, which is both unfair and worrying in its consequences. The out-dated image of grimy manufacturing industry, toxic and polluting compounds...
Can engineers solve global warming?
Professor Roger Kemp Over the past 10 years, combating global warming has moved from a subject discussed at environmental conferences to a main plank of national and international policy. Few now...
‘Venter creates synthetic life’ – should we be scared?
‘Venter creates synthetic life’ – should we be scared?