Chemistry beyond the bench - p669

doi:10.1038/nchem.1142

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Sex and the citadel of science - pp670 - 673

Michelle Francl

doi:10.1038/nchem.1106

One hundred years on from Marie Curie being awarded her second Nobel Prize there has been only a handful of female scientists who have received the call from Stockholm. Why are women still under-represented? A lack of ability or passion, or could it be that we create labs into which women don't quite fit?

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Subject term: General chemistry

Communicating chemistry for public engagement - pp674 - 677

Matthew R. Hartings & Declan Fahy

doi:10.1038/nchem.1094

The communication of chemistry to wider society is difficult because of 'chemophobia', its inherent complexity and its lack of unifying grand themes. To engage with citizens about the benefits and related dangers of the field, chemists must improve their dialogue with broader sections of the public — but how?

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Subject term: General chemistry

The two faces of chemistry in the developing world - pp678 - 680

C. N. R. Rao

doi:10.1038/nchem.1075

Chemistry creates both agony and hope in less-developed countries — although it may provide solutions to many of the problems faced there, the lack of expertise and poor infrastructure renders research extremely difficult. What challenges must scientists overcome and what can be done to improve matters?

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Subject term: General chemistry

From crazy chemists to engaged learners through education - pp681 - 684

David K. Smith

doi:10.1038/nchem.1091

As well as teaching students what we know, it is becoming increasingly important to teach them how we think. We must take a scientific approach to science education and experiment with teaching methods, including context-led work and media-rich resources, to foster active and independent student engagement.

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Subject term: General chemistry

The changing landscape of careers in the chemical industry - pp685 - 687

Keith J. Watson

doi:10.1038/nchem.1099

Changes in the chemical industry over the past decade — ranging from globalization to an increased focus on speciality chemicals — threaten to leave the aspiring industrial chemist unprepared. This Commentary discusses those changes and outlines strategies to enter the job market as well equipped as possible.

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Subject term: General chemistry

Minerals go critical - pp688 - 691

Roderick G. Eggert

doi:10.1038/nchem.1116

The spectre of insecure supplies of some mineral raw materials could hinder the development and deployment of new technology. This Commentary discusses and analyses the reasons behind the potential insecurity, how markets are responding, and what roles government should play.

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Subject terms: General chemistry | Materials chemistry

Getting physical to fix pharma - pp692 - 695

Patrick R. Connelly, T. Minh Vuong & Mark A. Murcko

doi:10.1038/nchem.1121

Powerful technologies allow the synthesis and testing of large numbers of new compounds, but the failure rate of pharmaceutical R&D remains very high. Greater understanding of the fundamental physical chemical behaviour of molecules could be the key to greatly enhancing the success rate of drug discovery.

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Subject terms: Medicinal chemistry | Organic chemistry | Physical chemistry