Published from 2012–2015, The Mole was the Royal Society of Chemistry’s magazine for students, and anyone inspired to dig deeper into chemistry. Prior to 2012, Education in Chemistry published a supplement for students called InfoChem.
Chemistry is NOT like... people!
While analogies are useful for explaining chemical processes, they should be used carefully, says Tom Husband
Measuring the speed of light with chocolate
Discover how you can measure the speed of light by melting chocolate in your kitchen in this article from the ‘Avogadro’s lab’ series.
Waste not, want not
Elinor Hughes investigates some of the latest developments in recycling food waste
Charles West: Research geochemist
Ida Emilie Steinmark talks to a chemist who gave up a career as a footballer
Funded by you
Declan Fleming investigates how crowdfunding helped a chemist to uncover the secrets behind some familiar reactions
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Make the maths visible, divide it from the chemistry and add low-stakes practice: evidence-informed strategies for maths success in chemistry
Four ways teachers use AI to plan lessons
Learn how experienced teachers use generative AI tools to refine ideas, challenge assumptions and strengthen their lessons
How to teach forces when you’re a chemistry teacher
Tips to cut out common misconceptions, strengthen learner understanding and confidently teach this fundamental physics topic
The formula for better maths
Build your confidence teaching maths in science, and boost your students’ understanding, with these tips for preparation and collaboration
Use your chemistry strengths to teach biology brilliantly
Advice from a biology teacher for teaching out of your specialism effectively
