Distinguishing genuine brandies from imposters, or identifying a particular brand requires a fine nose – or a GC-MS.

A rapid and inexpensive way to test for lead in paint without sending samples back to the laboratory has been developed.

GDCh award prizes to authors who communicate an understanding of chemistry to the general public.

EUR 200,000 available to support ambitious projects in science, engineering, medicine and teacher training in scientific subjects.

A lanthanide-complex-based ratiometric luminescence probe specific for peroxynitrite (ONOO^-) has been designed and synthesized.

A new era for ChemPubSoc Europe and Wiley begins as they launch their new online service.

Wastewater analysis in Paris hints at high levels of cocaine abuse in the city but low levels of ecstasy, amphetamines, and opiates.

Lightweight, handy magnets could allow high-resolution NMR spectroscopy to develop into a portable analytical technique.

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Who has made a significant contribution to chemistry? The call for tenders for the 2011 GDCh prizes is now open.