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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
What makes soft drinks fizzy?
Learn the science behind your soda’s sparkle and how to avoid too many bubbles
Why does your sweat smell?
Sniff out the science of body odour, deodorants and antiperspirants
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?
Discover the metal’s enduring appeal and engage students with an example of chemistry in action
Cutting-edge contexts for teaching 14–16 year-old learners, with downloadable summary slides
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
Medieval bear’s teeth prove historic lead pollution
Palaeontologists discover how metal extraction 1000 years ago affected wildlife
Seawater system slashes methane emissions
Breakthrough reactor system aims to reduce methane emissions from waste
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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
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