Everyday chemistry
From dyeing your hair to drinking milk with spicy food, take a stroll through the chemistry of ordinary things
How do whiteboard markers work?
Discover the chemistry behind whiteboards and pens – and how to clean their stains
What are Halloween costume masks made from?
Find out about the creative chemistry behind costume masks
How car engines work
What makes cars go? Discover the science that powers our vehicles
Why does jelly wobble?
Find out how gelatin’s bonds, structure and properties make jelly jiggle
What state of matter is fire?
The burning question – is fire a solid, liquid, gas or plasma?
How de-icers work
Discover the science behind ice removal and prevention
The colourful world of hair dye
How synthetic dye alters our natural hair colour
What’s the strongest acid in the world?
Delve into the highly corrosive world of superacids
Why chilli burns your mouth
How milk cools things down and water doesn’t
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