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What’s the strongest base in the world?

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Take a closer look at alkalis and superbases and explore how we use them

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What are forever chemicals?

Discover the positives and negatives of PFAS and how scientists are mitigating their risks

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What makes soft drinks fizzy?

Learn the science behind your soda’s sparkle and how to avoid too many bubbles

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Why does your sweat smell?

Sniff out the science of body odour, deodorants and antiperspirants

A slice of pizza trailing strands of melted cheese as it is lifted from the rest of the pizza

What’s the stretchiest cheese?

Explore the delicious chemistry of cheesemaking and discover the world’s longest cheese pull

Cutting-edge contexts for teaching 14–16 year-old learners, with downloadable summary slides

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Scientists create liquid carbon on Earth for the first time

Researchers reveal breakthrough information about carbon’s most mysterious form using an ultra-powerful laser

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Reversing our reliance on fractional distillation of crude oil

Scientists use semi-permeable polymer membrane and reverse osmosis to separate mixtures of hydrocarbons and save energy

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Volcanic ash cloud turned brain to glass

Explore changes of state with this real-life horrible history

Curiosity rover exploring the arid Martian landscape

Curiosity rover finds missing carbon on Mars

Nasa rover uncovers groundbreaking evidence that supports theories that there was once water on Mars

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‘My passion is to inspire young people in STEM’

Meet Wesleigh Dawsmith, a DT technician, STEM ambassador and passionate advocate for science outreach

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‘The best parts are working with enthusiastic students and that no two days are ever the same’

Meet Mike Hughes, a technical specialist who is passionate about chemistry teaching laboratories and technical education pathways

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  • Technical director, catalytic design

  • Water technologist – research fellow

  • Principal scientist, medical devices

  • Tender and contract manager

  • Peptide chemistry apprentice

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