Chemistry Newsbytes

Posted by Bethany Halford on January 27, 2009 in Chemistry is Everywhere

The Royal Society of Chemistry writes a new ending for the 1969 heist film, “The Italian Job.” Modesto Bee

Chemistry Nobel Laureate Peter Agre talks about aquaporins, running for senator in Minnesota, and what his mom said when she found out he won the Nobel Prize. NY Times

Why do cold cellos sound lousy? Slate

Cambodian villagers are learning about water safety by watching karaoke videos. NPR

Galileo’s DNA will be tested to probe his failing eyesight. Seems like it might be a little late for that. Guardian

Artemisinin may be losing its antimalarial potency. NY Times

Dung beetles tire of the same old, um, stuff. Decide to munch on millipedes instead. ScienceNOW