All Feature articles – Page 18
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FeatureChemistry in the museum
Ruth Jarman opens the eyes of trainee teachers to opportunities to help students learn chemistry in informal settings
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FeaturePutting chemistry in context
Michael Seery turns the traditional teaching ladder on its side, and suggests that context-based learning may better suit students’ needs
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FeaturePrimary discoveries
David Overton and Tina Overton investigate a collaboration between chemistry students and teaching students to deliver lessons in primary schools
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FeatureSeeing is believing
Elinor Hughes discovers the technique that has imaged molecules directly for the first time
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FeatureThe open educational relationship between India and the UK
Both countries could benefit from embracing fully the open education movement, say Tejas Joshi and Simon Lancaster
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FeatureExploding some myths
Declan Fleming investigates what’s really going on when alkali metals hit water
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FeatureLayer by layer
Andrew Turley investigates a build-it-yourself 3D printer you can use in your classroom
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FeatureControlling the quality of herbal medicines
Matthew Almond and Samantha Atkinson discuss how the British Pharmacopoeia aids the quality control of medicines made from herbs
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FeaturePractical science at a distance
Eleanor Crabb discusses the advantages and practicalities of teaching experimental skills online
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FeatureWorking glass hero
Andrew Turley investigates the history of Pyrex, one of the best known brands in chemistry
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FeatureWhat ignited the Hindenburg?
We look at the theories behind the cause of the German airship disaster
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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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FeatureThe Lion, the Wich and the Waller
Almost 30 years after its closure, the historic Lion Salt Works in Cheshire opens its doors to the public. Volunteer Mike Tingle relates some of its history
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FeatureChemistry: alternative routes to success
David Read and Rachel Koramoah raise awareness of different ways to achieve a degree in chemistry
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FeatureMassive Open Online Chemistry
Michael Anderson, Jonathan Agger, Stephen Ashworth, Simon Lancaster and Patrick O’Malley explore the trends in teaching chemistry online
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FeatureIdentifying extraterrestrial materials
Meteorites can be bought cheaply online and offer an excellent laboratory teaching tool, explain Luis Lahuerta Zamora, Salvador Lahuerta Zamora and Ana Mellado Romero
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FeatureThe other carbon dioxide problem
Carbon dioxide produced by human activity is acidifying the ocean at an unprecedented and alarming rate
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FeatureGood chemistry
There are all sorts of ways chemists can use their skills to aid global development, writes Josh Howgego