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Breakthrough method produces flexible diamond films
New method shows promise for mass producing ultrathin diamond films for use in the electronic industry
What’s the stretchiest cheese?
Explore the delicious chemistry of cheesemaking and discover the world’s longest cheese pull
Why does copper jewellery turn your skin green?
Explore the metal’s enduring appeal and engage students with an example of chemistry in action
Will we run out of elements?
From helium to lithium and more, chemists are developing circular economies to preserve precious elements
What’s the world’s strongest glue?
Find out about the world’s stickiest glue and how adhesives bond things together
Cutting-edge contexts for teaching 14–16 year-old learners, with downloadable summary slides
Air fryers significantly reduce cooking pollution
Study highlights the impact of cooking methods on indoor air quality
Porous polymer promises to combat climate crisis
This cutting-edge research is the perfect context for teaching your 14–16 learners about tackling climate change
Scientists find hazardous pigments in tattoo ink
Use this science research context when studying instrumental methods with your 14–16 learners
New material could help power the hydrogen economy
Cryogenic cooling enables record hydrogen storage in new material
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