Global science

Experiments, articles and profiles that show the worldwide scope and impact of chemistry.

Alternatives to agrochemicals

By Emma Davies

Find out how developments in pest control will secure future food production

The science behind sustainable home insulation

Produced with support of The Worshipful Company of Horners, by Hayley Bennett

Are plastics the best option for saving energy in our homes, as well as saving the planet?

How science will keep us cool

By Nina Notman

Discover the climate-friendly refrigeration technologies of the future

Global issues

The massive problem of microplastics

As plastics fill up and pollute our oceans, recognising their value rather than thinking of them as disposable could help us deal with what has turned into a large, global problem

Grand challenges set for science students

New competition asks young people to explore solutions for global health and development issues

Good chemistry

There are all sorts of ways chemists can use their skills to aid global development, writes Josh Howgego

Climate research heats up

Nina Notman meets some of the atmospheric chemists fitting the pieces of the climate change jigsaw together

Set a fungus to catch a fungus

Ian Le Guillou finds out how the success of the synthetic organic fungicide azoxystrobin showcases the importance of organic chemistry to global food production