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Science and the Environment

Printed Solar Cells

Printed Solar Cells

Global warming is a problem that has to be solved if we want to avoid a catastrophe, and the electro…

Consequences of Global Warming

Consequences of Global Warming

The surface temperature of the earth is undoubtably increasing and the consequences are not as simpl…

Field Work at 30,000 feet

Field Work at 30,000 feet

Molina and his research group are conducting atmospheric studies and field measurements in Mexico Ci…

Metathesis and custom catalysts

Metathesis and custom catalysts

Richard Schrock gives us a first hand account of discovering and developing catalysts for the metath…

Green Chemistry

Green Chemistry

From his labs at MIT, Richard Schrock gives us the low down on the history of his discoveries and a …

Secret to Success

Secret to Success

The difference between great science, indifferent science, and ordinary science.

The Science and Policy of Climate Change

The Science and Policy of Climate Change

Mario Molina discusses climate change, and explores how global emissions of carbon dioxide and other…

HNI Podcast: Spring 2010 Events

HNI Podcast: Spring 2010 Events

Discover more about our upcoming events as we take you on a video tour to explore some of the intera…

Applications of Olefin Metathesis Catalysts

Applications of Olefin Metathesis Catalysts

Robert Grubbs reveals the extraordinarily wide-ranging applications offered by the olefin metathesis…

Meeting Lorna

Meeting Lorna

Robert Grubbs meets chemical engineering student Lorna Grauvilardell and delves into the heart of me…

Scaling Up the Catalyst

Scaling Up the Catalyst

Are there ways to make the catalyst more easily recoverable?

Green Chemistry

Green Chemistry

Prof. Grubbs comments on the huge amount of research being conducted on polylactide and green chemis…

Metathesis and Minnesota

Metathesis and Minnesota

Bob Grubbs is respected enormously by students - his lectures make metathesis accessible and his tal…

What is the role of science in the 21st century?

What is the role of science in the 21st century?

Prof. Fert identifies the energy crisis and climate change as major issues of concern in the 21st ce…


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