All Environment articles – Page 4
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ResourceA dip in the dribble: river pollution | context and problem-based learning
A problem solving case study in analytical, environmental and industrial chemistry
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ExperimentModelling the greenhouse effect
Use this demonstration to illustrate the greenhouse effect and the role of carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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FeatureThe impossible water sensor
Hundreds of different chemicals can ruin our water, so measuring their levels is vital. Josh Howgego investigates whether building sensors that can do the job cheaply and remotely will ever be possible
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SoundbiteBark beetles eat Beatle’s memorial tree
Nina Notman discovers at how bark beetles are destroying pine trees at an alarming rate
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ResourceFree Range Chemistry: Part 1
Short videos of exciting demonstrations of the chemistry of everyday materials, taken from a lecture by Peter Wothers at the University of Cambridge. Video: Free Range Chemistry: 01 - Everything is Chemical Video: Free Range Chemistry: 02 - Coffee - Delicious Chemicals ...
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SoundbiteChemical weapon destruction takes float
Nina Notman’s thoughts turn to the chemists preparing to destroy Syria’s chemical arsenal at sea
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The MoleFrom ground to tap
Sue Thompson leads us through the journey water takes from underground to our drinking glass
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The MoleTrade secrets... making it rain
Secrets of the trade: How can we control the weather so it rains where we need it to? Jonathan Hare investigates cloud seeding
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FeatureThe science of sorting
Many of the UK's local authorities collect recyclable waste mixed together in the same bin. Mike Tingle discovers how differences in chemical and physical properties are used to separate a wide variety of materials
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FeatureRadical changes in our atmosphere
Dudley Shallcross and Tim Harrison explain how a breakthrough has allowed us to study Criegee biradicals, and what this could mean for atmospheric science
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ResourceChallenging Plants: Fertilisers
Nutrients essential for plant growth are obtained naturally from soil or other growing media. However, supplies become depleted and fertilisers are needed to increase the availability of nutrients to plants. An understanding of chemical changes is used to making fertilisers, often designed to meet specific requirements such as particular nutrient ...
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The MoleAdventurous science
Experimentation and exploration go hand in hand as Zoë Fleming takes to the field in the Arctic
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ResourceOn This Day - Oct 29 : Cloud seeding
Cloud seeding disperses substances such as dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) into the air to serve as nucleation particles around which water molecules condense. It is used to increase rain or snowfall, or in this case it was used to extinguish a forest fire.
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The MoleShining light on artificial photosynthesis
Mimicking plant life could be our way out of the energy crisis. Anna Lewcock talks to Tony Harriman to find out more
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The MoleA day in the life of project manager: Donna Palmer
Donna has spent the past three years working as a project manager at Pera. She talks to Rachel Bolton-King about her typical day
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