All Biology articles – Page 4
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ResourceChallenging Medicines: Physiochemical Properties
These resource sheets look at the different physiochemical properties of medicines. Pharmacokinetic processes, dissolution, ionisation and dissociation are all covered here.
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Feature
The rhythm of life
Emma Davies explores how unravelling the complex mechanisms of the body clock has led to some fascinating discoveries and a 2017 Nobel prize
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News
Summer bees vulnerable to nanoparticles in fuel additives
Cerium oxide nanoparticles cause biochemical changes in honeybees
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Torn crystal reveals gecko's stickiness
The force behind a gecko’s sticky feet has been measured and modified
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Exceptional enzymes
New biological catalysts could deliver useful chemicals chemistry cannot make
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Love you, honey: edible experiments:
How can honey be solid or runny? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment.
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Investigating invertase: edible experiments
How are fondant centres in chocolate created? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment.
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Earth’s perfume: edible experiments
What is the chemical responsible for the earthy taste of beetroot? Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this edible experiment.
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Food and drink chemistry infographics
Use this collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics about the chemistry of food and drink as a valuable addition to your science classroom. Find the answers to questions such as ‘Is the galaxy raspberry flavoured?’; ‘Why shouldn’t I drink grapefruit juice if I’m taking medication?’ and, ‘What are the ...
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Time to get out the vitamin D
Nina Notman looks at recent advice to start popping vitamin D supplements during the shorter days
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Secret in the sachet
In Search of Solutions: can you test the performance of a home-made flower preservative against the commercial alternative? Linking to topics on chemical preservatives.
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Something smells: kitchen science podcasts
Introduce your students to different senses and the science in your kitchen with this short podcast.
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Microorganisms: kitchen science podcasts
Introduce your students to microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi with this short podcast.
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Staying alive: primary science podcasts
Join Kareena and her superhero friend K-mistry for this short podcast introducing children to the basic needs of animals and humans for survival.
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Sweet and sour: kitchen science podcasts
Introduce your students to how the 5 senses help us perceive food with this short podcast.
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Water! Water!
A resource pack including a student worksheet, teachers’ notes and four presentations looking at one of the most vital substances on planet Earth - water.
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Chemistry stinks
Jacob Cox, Simon Rees and Peter Banks describe educational techniques linking the sense of smell with memory
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News
Hairy plants aid oil-absorbing material design
Leaves of weed could even be used to mop-up slicks
