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1 month ago | 
edu.rsc.org | Nina Notman
New method shows promise for mass producing ultrathin diamond films for use in the electronic industry
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Dec 23, 2024 | 
cen.acs.org | Nina Notman
In 2024, the American Chemical Society signed agreements to collaborate with the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Chemical Research Society of India, the Latin American Federation of Chemical Associations, and the Regenerative Engineering Society. ACS has a wide range of relationships with organizations worldwide, including chemical societies, science and engineering societies, and scientific federations.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
cen.acs.org | Nina Notman
From Oct. 20 to 26, American Chemical Society volunteers from 114 local sections, four international chemical sciences chapters, and several student chapters hosted hands-on activities and demonstrations for National Chemistry Week 2024 (NCW 2024). This year's theme was "Picture Perfect Chemistry." The volunteers educated thousands of members of the public about chemistry's role in photography and imaging. They also distributed free ACS resources, including the magazine Celebrating Chemistry.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
edu.rsc.org | Nina Notman
Several common tattoo inks sold and used in Europe contain banned pigments, US chemists have found
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
edu.rsc.org | Nina Notman
Lightweight supramolecular material shows promise for hydrogen-powered vehicles
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An international team of chemists has developed a new class of lightweight materials that can cram lots of hydrogen into their pores.
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Oct 27, 2024 | 
cen.acs.org | Nina Notman
This summer, four students from a New Jersey community college spent 10 weeks at Rowan University gaining skills to prepare them for careers as chemical technicians. They learned how to use instrumentation that is far beyond the budgets of most community colleges, says Christina Nase, a professor of chemistry at Rowan College of South Jersey, whose students took part in the internship program.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
edu.rsc.org | Nina Notman
Scientists track down asteroid likely responsible for dinosaur mass extinction
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
pubs.acs.org | Nina Notman
Mary C. Okorie (Credit: Courtesy of Mary C. Okorie)Mary C. Okorie became an educator after graduating with a PhD in chemistry from Seton Hall University in 2023. She recently took up her first high school chemistry teacher post, at Golda Och Academy in West Orange, New Jersey. “I am looking forward to having the opportunity to make chemistry fun and enjoyable for my students . . . and hopefully open their eyes to a field that some may find intimidating or challenging,” she says.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
edu.rsc.org | Nina Notman
Chemical approach could slash environmental harm caused by fast fashion
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A new recycling method transforms polyester and spandex into reusable monomers while leaving cotton and nylon intact.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
edu.rsc.org | Nina Notman
Saturn’s largest moon attracts scientists seeking locations capable of harbouring extraterrestrial life
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