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IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast: Catalyzing Diversity in Science

In chemistry, as in many other science disciplines, achieving gender equality remains a goal that has yet to be reached. The IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast, an annual event held in February, calls on organizations worldwide to pave the way toward a more equitable future for all genders.

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Xuan Grace Wang, Sajid Bashir and Jingbo Louise Liu on “Nanochemistry”

Nanomaterials are turning sci-fi into reality and offer promising avenues for a wide range of applications in science and industry. We met with the book editors of “Nanochemistry” to talk about the tiny particles with great potential.

Business & Economics

The CHIPS and Science Act: Why the USA Invests $52.7 Billion in Its Semiconductor Industry

Whether in mobile phones, data centers, or cars – microchips are everywhere, and ongoing shortages affect countless industries worldwide. To boost innovation in the United States, Joe Biden recently signed the $280bn CHIPS and Science Act 2022, of which a large part, $52.7bn, is earmarked for the semiconductor industry. What justifies such an enormous government investment in one industry?

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Bridging Chemistry with Art – How We Put the “A” in STEM

To celebrate the beauty of a discipline that is usually regarded only with respect to its utility, three Canadian chemists decided to launch a contest of chemistry-inspired art. The various submissions to “ChemiSTEAM” – the photos, drawings, and even tea towels – showed them that in the end it’s all about the stories behind the art.

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IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast: Catalyzing Diversity in Science

Xuan Grace Wang, Sajid Bashir and Jingbo Louise Liu on “Nanochemistry”

The CHIPS and Science Act: Why the USA Invests $52.7 Billion in Its Semiconductor Industry

Bridging Chemistry with Art – How We Put the “A” in STEM

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16 Holiday Reads for the Intellectually Curious

Space for Study: The Art and Science of Modern Library Creation

Rethinking Accessible Research with Subscribe to Open: The Story So Far

Cognitive Science and Classical Studies: The Chance for a Constructive Dialogue

Elite Slavery and Professional Football: An Interview With Alexander Rothenberg

Hannah Arendt’s Lectures on Kant’s Political Philosophy

Unleadership: The Remarkable Power of Unremarkable Acts

Degrowth: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Are You a Toxic Leader or Just a Tough Boss?

What Pennsylvania’s Crumbling Infrastructure Tells Us About Building a Strong Electoral Coalition

The Gates of Gaza: An Interview with Lihi Ben Shitrit

Turning Controversy into Connection: A Discussion with Martha Minow and Liz Lerman

Ukrainian Scientists in Exile: An Interview With Yana Sychikova

What Is First Nations Chemistry and Why Is It Important?

Tackling Plastics Pollution with Chemical Recycling: An Interview with Katrina Knauer

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