May 2008

RSC views are valued
29 May 2008
The UK media is increasingly seeking the views of the RSC on important issues

Pan Africa Chemistry Network launch: speakers
29 May 2008
The Network has been launched in Kenya, from which the first hub will operate
Chemists will help meet European energy targets, says Richard Pike
27 May 2008
The recently published EuCheMS report "Chemistry and Energy" tells how chemists can address energy challenges

Kenyan launch of Chemistry Network for Africa
23 May 2008
The Royal Society of Chemistry and Syngenta are launching the Pan Africa Chemistry Network on May 27 to support future economic development of the continent.

Super-sensitive spray-on explosive detector makes great television
23 May 2008
Just a billionth of a gram of explosive treated with this spray glows under UV light - perfect for CSI: Miami.

Welsh science to provide holistic view of science and the environment
20 May 2008
Scientists from around Wales gather to discuss the future of chemistry and our environment
Richard Pike joins biofuels expert panel on BBC World Service
15 May 2008
RSC CEO Richard Pike appears on Discovery programme discussing the future of biofuels and sustainable energy

Five-decade exam challenge is set on-line for UK pupils
27 May 2008
The RSC is to run a unique examination to see how ready today's 16-year-olds are to address the science-based issues facing the world

Emperor's new clothes for education
09 May 2008
The emerging framework for UK education risks leaving the economy unable to compete effectively

Chemists measure chilli sauce hotness with nanotubes
08 May 2008
Subjective industry standard of taste-testers could be made defunct by sensitive electrochemical technique

