All articles by Education in Chemistry – Page 16
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NewsInsecticidal synthesis
Cambridge chemists unlock the structural secrets of the Indian lilac's handy chemical weapon
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NewsElemental magnetism
US and German scientists induce magnetic moment in carbon nanoparticles by using proton beam
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NewsColourful Nanotech
US scientists discover a new class of iron oxide nanoparticles that, when in solution, change colour in the presence of a magnetic field
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NewsChemical education research scholarships
RSC Education Division launches initiative designed to foster collaboration between chemical education researchers from both sides of the Atlantic
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NewsMorphing caffeine
Canadian scientists use high-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to investigate the crystal structures of caffeine and other nitrogen-rich compounds
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NewsBonding solution
Canadian chemists are making a range of catalysts that not only speed up reactions but can endow molecules with much greater reactivity than normal
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NewsIndustry commits £500k to develop A-level chemistry
The teaching of organic and physical chemistry at A-level will benefit from new resources developed by the RSC with funding from Shire and Reckitt Benckiser
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NewsUK students tough it out
UK students medal at the finals of the 39th International Chemistry Olympiad competition, held at Moscow State University in Russia in July
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NewsMaking the most of museum trips
Jennifer DeWitt and Jonathan Osborne of King's College, London offer a framework designed to enhance the effectiveness of visits to science museums
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NewsRSC rewards innovative teachers
Michael Hayward of Birkenhead School, Oxton, Wirral and the University of Leicester's Dr Jonny Woodward receive RSC teaching awards
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NewsTextbook explanation
How certain phenomena are explained in key undergraduate chemistry texts is the focus of a study by Vicente Talanquer of the University of Arizona
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NewsIdeas for teaching earth science
A new initiative, launching in 2008 as part of the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE), will offer science teachers fresh ideas on teaching about Earth science
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The MoleOnline discussion
US researchers report on an online discussion system which is designed to integrate and support scientific discussions within the classroom
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The MoleConducting composites
In this issue of the student supplement learn about the serendipitous discovery of quantum tunnelling composites and the myriad potential applications of these novel materials
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NewsStudents join a growing community
Since its launch in September 2006 some 1200 UK students have joined ChemNet
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NewsH2-powered racing car on tour
The world's first hydrogen-powered Formula Student racing car will be one of the attractions of this year's Chemistry Week national tour
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NewsTeacher fellows go to university
From September seven school/college teachers will be working in chemistry departments in seven universities across England as part of the Chemistry for Our Future initiative
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NewsImperial College celebrates
RSC honours Nobel chemists Sir Derek Barton and Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson
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NewsOnline A-level assessment
UK A-level chemistry students can improve their understanding of chemistry by tackling challenges set at the online chemistry assessment website, Bestchoice