ninanotman.bsky.social
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Freelance science writer specialising in atoms, molecules, elements, compounds and anything else related to chemistry. She/her. ninanotman.wordpress.com
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AI is stepping in to help publishers tackle the surge in fraudulent scientific papers. From spotting fake authors to detecting AI-generated text, automated tools are reshaping how journals protect research integrity. But is tech enough to fix a broken system?
AI tools tackle paper mill fraud overwhelming peer review
With more article submissions and fraudulent activity than ever before, journal peer review processes are creaking under the pressure. Nina Notman discovers how AI and automated tools are taking some…
www.chemistryworld.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:15 AM
AI is stepping in to help publishers tackle the surge in fraudulent scientific papers. From spotting fake authors to detecting AI-generated text, automated tools are reshaping how journals protect research integrity. But is tech enough to fix a broken system?
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Neurodivergent minds bring a wealth of innovation to science – but many still face barriers in workplaces built for neurotypical people. We explore how organisations are rethinking recruitment, communication and culture to become truly neuroinclusive.
Rethinking workplaces for neurodivergent staff
Neurodivergent people often excel in skills highly valued in chemistry. Nina Notman investigates how employers are breaking down barriers and harnessing these talents through workplace adjustments…
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September 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Neurodivergent minds bring a wealth of innovation to science – but many still face barriers in workplaces built for neurotypical people. We explore how organisations are rethinking recruitment, communication and culture to become truly neuroinclusive.
These huge [NIH funding cuts] are yet again a clear societal message of a belief that deaf people are not welcome, in science or anywhere. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Deaf scientists hit by drastic NIH cuts — the research community must support them
Severe blows to the ‘deaf-scientist pipeline’ must not mean abandoning its best practices. Here is how to support current and future students.
www.nature.com
July 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
These huge [NIH funding cuts] are yet again a clear societal message of a belief that deaf people are not welcome, in science or anywhere. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
I'm feeling old today 🤣
June 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I'm feeling old today 🤣
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Major US climate website likely to be shut down after almost all staff fired www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Major US climate website likely to be shut down after almost all staff fired
Exclusive: Climate.gov, which supports public education on climate science, will soon no longer publish new content
www.theguardian.com
June 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Major US climate website likely to be shut down after almost all staff fired www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"I always knew Elizabeth Holmes would have a second act. But I’m shocked it’s starting while she’s still behind bars." www.statnews.com/2025/05/15/t... via @statnews.com
I was a Theranos whistleblower. Here’s what I think Elizabeth Holmes is up to
Elizabeth Holmes had more resources, talent, and opportunity than most founders will ever see — and she blew it. Now, writes Theranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz, she seems to be trying again.
www.statnews.com
May 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
"I always knew Elizabeth Holmes would have a second act. But I’m shocked it’s starting while she’s still behind bars." www.statnews.com/2025/05/15/t... via @statnews.com
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While undergoing any big life change is stressful, the final part of a PhD is particularly intense. Students must plan for their next steps – securing a job, moving house and publishing their PhD research – alongside the requirements of their programme. #AcademicSky #ChemSky
Bridging the gap after submitting a PhD thesis
Finding ways to fund students as they search for jobs and complete lab work for publications
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April 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
While undergoing any big life change is stressful, the final part of a PhD is particularly intense. Students must plan for their next steps – securing a job, moving house and publishing their PhD research – alongside the requirements of their programme. #AcademicSky #ChemSky
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The advocacy group Do No Harm is suing the American Chemical Society (ACS), arguing that its Scholars Program discriminates against applicants who are of white and Asian heritage.
American Chemical Society diversity programme comes under attack
Lawsuit argues that ACS' Scholars Program discriminates against white and Asian applicants
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March 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The advocacy group Do No Harm is suing the American Chemical Society (ACS), arguing that its Scholars Program discriminates against applicants who are of white and Asian heritage.
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Ten years after MOF's, Omar Yaghi’s group succeeded in creating so-called covalent organic frameworks (COFs). Progress marches on, as scientists look to maximise their potential.
COFs head for the big time
Two decades on from the first reported covalent organic frameworks, Nina Notman investigates what their future holds
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March 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Ten years after MOF's, Omar Yaghi’s group succeeded in creating so-called covalent organic frameworks (COFs). Progress marches on, as scientists look to maximise their potential.
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Want to get into science journalism, or know some who does? Our two-month, paid internship is now open for applications - come and work with us #ChemSky 🧪
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Jobs at Royal Society of Chemistry
Find out more about working for us and view all vacancies including. We continue to ensure an inclusive workplace where opportunities are open to all, and where everyone can belong and bring their tru...
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March 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Want to get into science journalism, or know some who does? Our two-month, paid internship is now open for applications - come and work with us #ChemSky 🧪
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"This is a moment to unite." Good editorial from @holdenthorp.bsky.social
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
A direct hit
Late last week, the Trump administration set off a frenzy in the US scientific community when the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that indirect cost reimbursement for federally funded re...
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February 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"This is a moment to unite." Good editorial from @holdenthorp.bsky.social
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
"Japan hopes to produce element 119...using its powerful, custom-built facility at the Riken Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science" cen.acs.org/physical-che...
Why Japan is winning the race to discover the next element
After a breakdown in US-Russia relations, Riken finds itself ahead of its rivals. And Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory chases element 120
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January 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
"Japan hopes to produce element 119...using its powerful, custom-built facility at the Riken Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science" cen.acs.org/physical-che...
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In my latest for @cenmag.bsky.social, I share the experiences of chemists impacted by the LA fires: cen.acs.org/people/Los-A...
Thankfully, the fires are finally being contained. But I have no doubt that they'll continue to impact the local scientific community for some time.
#ChemSky #SciSky 🧪
Thankfully, the fires are finally being contained. But I have no doubt that they'll continue to impact the local scientific community for some time.
#ChemSky #SciSky 🧪
Los Angeles fires hit area chemists
Hundreds associated with nearby universities and government labs have lost homes
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January 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
In my latest for @cenmag.bsky.social, I share the experiences of chemists impacted by the LA fires: cen.acs.org/people/Los-A...
Thankfully, the fires are finally being contained. But I have no doubt that they'll continue to impact the local scientific community for some time.
#ChemSky #SciSky 🧪
Thankfully, the fires are finally being contained. But I have no doubt that they'll continue to impact the local scientific community for some time.
#ChemSky #SciSky 🧪
"Meng Xiang’s most notable feature is its capability to drill to a depth of 11,000 meters below the sea surface...This means Meng Xiang could make history by boring into the mantle" www.science.org/content/arti...
China’s ‘dreamy’ new ship aims for Earth’s mantle—and assumes ocean-drilling leadership
As U.S.-led program falters, Meng Xiang prepares for bold mission to drill 7 kilometers below the sea floor
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December 12, 2024 at 10:13 AM
"Meng Xiang’s most notable feature is its capability to drill to a depth of 11,000 meters below the sea surface...This means Meng Xiang could make history by boring into the mantle" www.science.org/content/arti...
Many manufacturers have pledged that their car tyres will contain 100% renewable or recycled materials by 2050. Thank you to Bridgestone, Continental, Michelin, and others for sharing their science with me for @chemistryworld.bsky.social www.chemistryworld.com/features/how...
How tyres are turning green
As the shift to using renewable and recycled materials in car tyres accelerates, Nina Notman talks to the manufacturers driving the change
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December 9, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Many manufacturers have pledged that their car tyres will contain 100% renewable or recycled materials by 2050. Thank you to Bridgestone, Continental, Michelin, and others for sharing their science with me for @chemistryworld.bsky.social www.chemistryworld.com/features/how...
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Earlier this year, I received news that fake peer reviews were allegedly being submitted impersonating me and approximately six others
I shared my story with Science to, hopefully, reduce the chance of this kind of breach happening again
www.science.org/content/arti...
I shared my story with Science to, hopefully, reduce the chance of this kind of breach happening again
www.science.org/content/arti...
‘It felt very icky’: This scientist’s name was used to write fake peer reviews
Elsevier retracts dozens of journal articles that were published based on “fictitious” reviews
www.science.org
December 3, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Earlier this year, I received news that fake peer reviews were allegedly being submitted impersonating me and approximately six others
I shared my story with Science to, hopefully, reduce the chance of this kind of breach happening again
www.science.org/content/arti...
I shared my story with Science to, hopefully, reduce the chance of this kind of breach happening again
www.science.org/content/arti...
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Chemistry World are celebrating 20 years this year and it was very nice to be one of the 20 chemists featured. And even nicer that one of my first undergraduate students - and now a highly successful scientist - is also among the group.
'Over the course of talking to the 20 chemists featured in our anniversary interview series a few themes emerged,' writes @broadwithp.bsky.social. 'One of the biggest is around the nature of collaboration, and how it has evolved over the last two decades.'
www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/lear...
www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/lear...
Learning to listen
Many things have changed in the last two decades, but effective collaboration is more important than ever
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December 2, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Chemistry World are celebrating 20 years this year and it was very nice to be one of the 20 chemists featured. And even nicer that one of my first undergraduate students - and now a highly successful scientist - is also among the group.
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It's been known in the sector for some time, but finally the BBC has caught up with the impending closure of Chemistry at Hull - a well-regarded department with very high local value to the East Yorkshire economy and chemicals industry.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
University of Hull to close its chemistry department
The university is also merging some of its schools following a drop in student numbers.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2024 at 7:47 AM
It's been known in the sector for some time, but finally the BBC has caught up with the impending closure of Chemistry at Hull - a well-regarded department with very high local value to the East Yorkshire economy and chemicals industry.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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🎧Dive into the latest from C&EN Uncovered as @fmorningstar.bsky.social explores how schools are monitoring and improving indoor air quality. @craigofwaffles.bsky.social gets the inside scoop on the research happening in Colorado and Boston: cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky #bluesci #science 🧪
Podcast: How schools monitor and control air quality
C&EN assistant editor Fionna Samuels discusses the steps taken by schools in Boston and Colorado to monitor and control air quality in the classroom
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December 1, 2024 at 2:39 PM
🎧Dive into the latest from C&EN Uncovered as @fmorningstar.bsky.social explores how schools are monitoring and improving indoor air quality. @craigofwaffles.bsky.social gets the inside scoop on the research happening in Colorado and Boston: cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky #bluesci #science 🧪
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Going to move my #ChemNobel prediction chat here this year. So please don't fail me #Chemsky, who are your tips?
Oh and yes, the annual prediction webinar will be this Thursday.
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Oh and yes, the annual prediction webinar will be this Thursday.
cen.acs.org/people/nobel...
Register for the annual #ChemNobel prediction webinar
C&EN and ACS will host the hour-long webinar on Sept. 26
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September 23, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Going to move my #ChemNobel prediction chat here this year. So please don't fail me #Chemsky, who are your tips?
Oh and yes, the annual prediction webinar will be this Thursday.
cen.acs.org/people/nobel...
Oh and yes, the annual prediction webinar will be this Thursday.
cen.acs.org/people/nobel...
Meet the team of educators working to change how university students learn in the laboratory (me for Chemistry World) www.chemistryworld.com/features/the...
The undergraduate lab practical transformation
Nina Notman speaks to the educators leading the charge to revamp how university students learn in the laboratory
www.chemistryworld.com
September 10, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Meet the team of educators working to change how university students learn in the laboratory (me for Chemistry World) www.chemistryworld.com/features/the...
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'No matter how impenetrable the thesis title, the project’s success always seems to come down to the same simple thing: other people.'
The unexpected poetry of PhD acknowledgements
After reading hundreds and hundreds of PhD theses, we accidentally discovered how to write the perfect PhD acknowledgement: it's a kind of poetry.
science.anu.edu.au
July 18, 2024 at 2:04 PM
'No matter how impenetrable the thesis title, the project’s success always seems to come down to the same simple thing: other people.'
DNA is being explored as a long-term solution to preserving digital information for future generations - me for Chemistry World
www.chemistryworld.com/features/is-...
www.chemistryworld.com/features/is-...
Is DNA the future of digital data storage?
DNA is being explored as a long-term solution to preserving digital information for future generations. Nina Notman reports
www.chemistryworld.com
July 15, 2024 at 10:33 AM
DNA is being explored as a long-term solution to preserving digital information for future generations - me for Chemistry World
www.chemistryworld.com/features/is-...
www.chemistryworld.com/features/is-...