Latest science news with a spectral twist

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Romantic notesCassis base 345B, undecavertol, 1,3-oxathiane oxane, isospirene… Perfume can be so romantic! But the chemical components underpinning the often-enticing and seductive smells of fragrances are, one might say equal parts art and science. One of the most intriguing elements of several fragrances, including popular perfumes like Le monde est beau by Daniela Andrier and DKNY Be Delicious by Maurice Roucel is the fruity top note – …

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Why is teaching environmental science so controversial?

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Environmental science is about as politically charged a discipline you might find, stem cells GMOs, vaccines, and nuclear energy notwithstanding. In some circles, particularly certain sectors of academia and the media, environmental discussions are synonymous with controversial debates.

So, asks environmental scientist, Chyrisse Tabone of Argosy University in Pittsburgh, USA, how can educators teach students about the science without diluting the issues, dumbing down the curriculum, …

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Stop, you thieving scientist!

Posted in Science at 8:12 am by David Bradley -- Click to comment  

Stop, you thieving scientist! – All scientists are thieves. They're stealing money out of the pockets of the poor unsuspecting public. At least that’s what one commenter said recently in response to a post on giving up tenure. But, is there just one country out there that has weak, ineffectual central government, is making few investments in science, infrastructure and people, and that also has a good economy? Just one?

Selected from the latest science …

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