Science

A tomato in a fridge

How science will keep us cool

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Discover the climate-friendly refrigeration technologies of the future

Everyday science

A woman rinsing her mouth with mouthwash

Brush up on the science of mouthwash

2023-02-21T06:25:00+00:00

What chemicals are in mouthwash and is the time you use it important?

A hand drawing the structure of propanol on a whiteboard

How do whiteboard markers work?

2022-12-15T06:34:00+00:00

Discover the chemistry behind whiteboards and pens – and how to clean their stains

A man working on a silicone mask for a film in a special effects workshop

What are Halloween costume masks made from?

2022-10-21T05:41:00+01:00

Find out about the creative chemistry behind costume masks

A schematic of a car engine highlighting the pistons and crank shaft

How car engines work

2022-07-28T06:48:00+01:00

What makes cars go? Discover the science that powers our vehicles

Gill working in a lab

‘Outreach is a really important way to boost young people’s access to science’

2022-05-06T07:28:00+01:00By

Meet Gill Reid, incoming RSC president, inorganic chemistry whizz and fervent supporter of young people in the chemical sciences

A chemistry teacher in a practical lesson explaining to students

‘I love teaching chemical bonding’

2022-04-07T06:30:00+01:00By

Meet Emma Owens, a chemistry teacher with a passion for curriculum design, after-school science clubs and learning from others

A storeroom with archive boxes

Cold case chemistry

2023-02-20T04:00:00+00:00By

Discover the advances in forensic science helping solve decades-old crimes

glow sticks

Decomposition in daily life

2023-01-30T06:00:00+00:00By

Introduce your students to some applications of decomposition reactions: clean energy, bleach and baking

A battery charging to become futuristic

Extraordinary electrodes

2022-12-19T08:40:00+00:00By

How the next generation of rechargeable batteries will be better, safer and greener

A high speed train in a tunnel

How chemistry keeps trains on track

2022-11-21T05:30:00+00:00By

Read about the science that’s been keeping trains chugging along for centuries

A scientist demonstrating how to put on an oxygen mask in an emergency

The science behind emergency oxygen

2022-10-24T08:21:00+01:00By

How chemistry provides oxygen for breathing in emergency situations

Venomous arthropods as comic book heroes

Minibeasts with chemical superpowers

2022-10-10T07:30:00+01:00By

Discover how insect and arachnid defence mechanisms are being used for new medicines and technologies