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
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
Breakthrough method produces flexible diamond films
New method shows promise for mass producing ultrathin diamond films for use in the electronic industry
Sustainable foam can remove 99.9% of microplastics
Could squid shells and cotton hold the key to cleaning up microplastic pollution?
Air fryers significantly reduce cooking pollution
Study highlights the impact of cooking methods on indoor air quality
Porous polymer promises to combat climate crisis
This cutting-edge research is the perfect context for teaching your 14–16 learners about tackling climate change
Scientists find hazardous pigments in tattoo ink
Use this science research context when studying instrumental methods with your 14–16 learners
New material could help power the hydrogen economy
Cryogenic cooling enables record hydrogen storage in new material
Research reveals the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs
Isotopes help to identify the type of asteroid responsible for the catastrophic event that made dinosaurs extinct
