đź“Ł
Take our Science Teaching Survey (15 minutes) and shape the future of education! Your insights matter.
Take our Science Teaching Survey (15 minutes) and shape the future of education!
From dyeing your hair to drinking milk with spicy food, take a stroll through the chemistry of ordinary things
2024-03-26T05:36:00+00:00By Kit Chapman
Look into the chemistry in your cup of tea, the global origins of its leaves and why you should add salt
2024-02-02T06:24:00+00:00By Kit Chapman
Discover the chemistry behind bright whites and clean coloured clothes, and the differences between washing powders, liquids and pods
2023-12-08T06:07:00+00:00By Kit Chapman
Distil the chemical processes used to keep beer’s flavour, smell, colour and stability
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