Science
Living biosensor lights up to detect wine spoilage in real time
A genetically modified E coli glows in the presence of acetic acid, giving winemakers a rapid way to spot spoilage before taste is affected
What was the first paint colour?
Uncover the colourful (and deadly) chemistry of paint, from the Stone Age to today
The chemistry of football
Discover the ways that scientists help the players on the pitch up their game
What’s the strongest base in the world?
Take a closer look at alkalis and superbases and explore how we use them
What are forever chemicals?
Discover the positives and negatives of PFAS and how scientists are mitigating their risks
Cutting-edge contexts for teaching 14–16 year-old learners, with downloadable summary slides
Ocean acidification could cause shark tooth corrosion
Scientists investigate the impact of carbon dioxide levels on blacktip reef shark teeth
New underwater adhesive glues rubber duck to rock on the seashore
Use protein-inspired glues to teach polymers in context
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
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
Volcanic ash cloud turned brain to glass
Explore changes of state with this real-life horrible history
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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Commercial applications of chromatography
Show post-16 students how the analytical techniques they learn in the classroom have real-world applications with this poster and fact sheet
Everything you need to teach fractional distillation
With this poster and classroom activity, your 14–16 students will soon be experts
Mastering the Born–Haber cycle
Five steps to confidence for your post-16 learners
Brilliant buffers
Use this infographic with your 16–18 students to develop their understanding of pH and buffers
‘My passion is to inspire young people in STEM’
Meet Wesleigh Dawsmith, a DT technician, STEM ambassador and passionate advocate for science outreach
‘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
Laboratory technician, steelmaking
Commercial director, chemical manufacturing
Director of chemistry, biotechnology
Technical director, catalytic design
Water technologist – research fellow
Principal scientist, medical devices
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Why fermented foods are good for your gut – and your teaching
From kimchi to kefir, tuck into the complex chemistry of fermentation and its health potential
Sniffing out the science of smells
What makes a bad smell smell bad? Sniff out the chemical culprits behind obnoxious odours
Crime-busting chemical analysis
From dog detectives to AI, discover the cutting-edge advances in forensic science
Life cycle assessment of fast-food containers
Examining the environmental impact of single-use takeaway packaging
