From dyeing your hair to drinking milk with spicy food, take a stroll through the chemistry of ordinary things
2023-10-12T05:24:00+01:00By Hayley Bennett
Discover what causes the seasonal shift in foliage and how to use this as context when teaching colour changes
2023-08-17T06:00:00+01:00By Kit Chapman
Uncover the polymers and pigments in liquid nail polishes, acrylics and gels
2023-06-20T05:33:00+01:00By Kit Chapman
Find out how fireflies and other creatures use bioluminescence
2023-04-27T05:02:00+01:00By Kit Chapman
Discover the chemistry and history of these so similar, but very different solidified emulsions
2023-02-21T06:25:00+00:00By Kit Chapman
What chemicals are in mouthwash and is the time you use it important?
2022-12-15T06:34:00+00:00By Kit Chapman
Learn about the chemistry behind whiteboards and pens – and how to clean their stains
2022-10-21T05:41:00+01:00By Kit Chapman
Find out about the creative chemistry behind costume masks
2022-07-28T06:48:00+01:00By Kit Chapman
What makes cars go? Discover the science that powers our vehicles
2022-06-16T06:13:00+01:00By Kit Chapman
Find out how gelatin’s bonds, structure and properties make jelly jiggle
2022-04-21T06:25:00+01:00By Ian Farrell
The burning question – is fire a solid, liquid, gas or plasma?
2022-02-17T06:33:00+00:00By Ian Farrell
Discover the science behind ice removal and prevention
2021-12-09T08:35:00+00:00By Ian Farrell
How synthetic dye alters our natural hair colour
2021-10-21T06:39:00+01:00By Ian Farrell
Delve into the highly corrosive world of superacids
2021-09-02T07:22:00+01:00By Ian Farrell
How milk cools things down and water doesn’t