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Student Review: Signs of summer?

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Science: 'Unstable' molecules find their feet

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Forum: An accidental waste of time - Fear of prosecution does not make chemistry safer, says John Emsley

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Science: Curious crystals confound chemists

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Forum: Solutions required, must be predetermined - It's lucky that Faraday is not working now

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Science: Honeycomb crystals could lead to cleaner fuel

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Science: The peculiar properties of molecules in cages

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Forum: Your Monet or your life - Why people won't queue for chemistry

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Science: Memory molecule with a mind like a computer

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Review: Mother's ruin provides the best tipple

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Science: How to 'fine-tune' a superconductor

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Science: Molecular tweezers close in on their target

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