All Biology articles – Page 4

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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.
Magnificent molecules
Urushiol

2017-06-13T09:27:00Z

The irritating compounds responsible for the poison ivy rash
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Food and drink chemistry infographics

In association with Compound Interest

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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CRISPR: The cutting edge

2017-02-16T11:46:00Z

Molecular biology’s new favourite tool
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Time to get out the vitamin D

2017-01-11T14:00:00Z

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!

2016-12-12T13:37:00Z In association with Practical Action

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

2016-12-02T12:11:00Z

Jacob Cox, Simon Rees and Peter Banks describe educational techniques linking the sense of smell with memory
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Hairy plants aid oil-absorbing material design

2016-11-02T00:00:00Z

Leaves of weed could even be used to mop-up slicks
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Grand challenges set for science students

2016-10-26T00:00:00Z

New competition asks young people to explore solutions for global health and development issues
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Metal micronutrients get to the root of antifungal defence

2016-10-14T00:00:00Z

Flavoursome tomato varieties could benefit from nanoparticle fertilisers
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Chemistry powers soft robot octopus

2016-09-30T00:00:00Z

Soft robot opens way to more user-friendly machines
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Botanical miracles: chemistry of plants that changed the world

2016-09-16T00:00:00Z

Nature's chemistry
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Hair

Estimate the approximate rate of growth of human hair in ms⁻¹ and use this figure to estimate the number of amino acid molecules which are incorporated in a growing hair every second.
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Catalase

From a text, solve four problems related to the enzyme catalase.
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Smallest ever molecular thermometers made from DNA

2016-06-24T00:00:00Z

Tiny fragments of DNA combined with fluorescent probes can be used to take temperature at the nanoscale