All Analysis articles – Page 10
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The MoleA day in the life of a research officer in cryogenic electron microscopy at NNNC: Chris Parmenter
Chris has been working in the Nottingham Nanotechnology and Nanoscience Centre (NNNC) at the University of Nottingham since November 2009. He talks to David Sait about his work
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FeatureForensic science and the case of Dr Mario Jascalevich
Forensic science is depicted in several television programmes as a near-perfect means of solving major crimes. In real life, forensics may sometimes point to guilt, but in the end be insufficient to prove it. This is the account of one such case
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The MoleA Day in the life of a project leader at TWI: Roger Barnett
Roger Barnett has been working at TWI in Cambridge as a project leader since 2008. He talks to David Sait about his typical day
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ResourceSchools’ Analyst past papers 2010
Develop analytical skills with contextualised problems commonly faced by analytical chemists.
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FeatureMass spectrometry - the early days
1912, physicist Joseph John (J. J.) Thomson discovers mass spectrometry
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The MoleA day in the life of analyst: Carl Ruffel
Carl has spent the past three years working as an analyst for the Medical Research Council. He talks to Nina Notman about his typical day
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FeatureFluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy
Scientists are using this non-invasive technique to cast light on the workings of living cells to learn more about the molecular mechanisms involved in cancer, allergies and immune responses
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FeaturePrinting on plastic
The dye diffusion thermal transfer method is used for printing digital photos on plastics, and for direct printing on PVC cards
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OpinionHygrometer or hydrometer?
Peter Childs, University of Limerick, investigates words in chemistry. In this issue: hygrometer or hydrometer?
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FeatureGeorge III, indigo and the blue ring test
Can a urine test offer insight into George III's insanity?
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Lesson planDetermining the structure of compounds | 16–18 years
Examine data relating to the structure and complexity of compounds, including mass, infrared and 1 H NMR spectra
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Lesson planInvestigating the chemistry of how fireworks work | 14-16 years
Explore the principles behind fireworks and what makes the different colours we see when they go off using this lesson plan with activities for 14–16 year olds.
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Lesson planWhat do atoms look like? | 16-18 years
Introduce your students to the scanning tunnelling microscope (STM) as a tool for investigating atoms in this lesson plan with activities for 16–18 year olds.
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Lesson planPlanning scientific tests to solve a bakery problem | 14-16 years
Develop your students’ practical skills, including planning, observation, measurement and problem-solving, using this active lesson plan for 14–16 year olds.
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FeatureBuild your own spectrophotometer
By designing and building their own visible-light spectrophotometers, students get to grips with the underlying principles of this widely used analytical tool