The suggestion that such a diverse group of substances should be all considered SVHCs... simply due to the presence of bromine in the molecule is devoid of any scientific merit. Read the comment by Kevin Bradley, International Bromine Council (BSEF).
It seems a long time ago now, but as the Covid-19 pandemic came to be taken seriously we were all urged to wash our hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds. This book, by American doctor James Hamblin, was written before the Covid pandemic took over our lives but has an obvious relevance.
Author Eugene Cordes was so fascinated by the process of drug discovery that he decided to join the pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co after some 17 years as a chemistry professor at Indiana University, US.
Ritchie’s brilliant exposé of just about everything that is wrong with science today deserves approbation from the whole scientific community.
With journalistic flair, unlimited enthusiasm, and enviable travel funds, Moskvitch has visited radio telescopes on five continents, spoken to many of the key researchers including Jocelyn Bell, and managed to connect a surprising number of dots to give a big picture view of the Universe.
In 2019, international celebrations marked the 150th anniversary of Mendeleev’s Periodic Table. Geoff Rayner-Canham is well placed to write this book; he is an inorganic chemist and lecturer with many publications to his credit. These include a textbook on inorganic chemistry, and he has also written extensively on the history of chemistry.
In this monograph, Marcus Chown provides historical perspective on the subject and offers insights into current thinking.
In Praise of beer is well-written and full of interesting information, it should appeal to a wide readership. Read the book review in C&I Magazine.
Haider’s book, despite its catchy title, is a slim monograph of nine reviews on some current key aspects of stem cell research. Read the book review in C&I Magazine.
The chemistry of money begins with the history of coins. Gold, silver and copper were used for early coinage and the last two of these are terms used today to describe coins in circulation even though their composition is very different. Read the book review of The chemistry of money by Brian Rohrig in C&I Magazine.