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The lignin challenge
Elinor Hughes investigates how scientists are hoping to use biomass waste to produce valuable chemicals
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Challenging concepts in chemistry
Andy Chandler-Grevatt introduces threshold concept mastery tasks for A-level
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Chemistry 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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Primary 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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Putting 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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All set for chemistry
Chemistry sets through the years have both weathered and reflected many changes in science and society
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Exploding some myths
Declan Fleming investigates what’s really going on when alkali metals hit water
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Layer by layer
Andrew Turley investigates a build-it-yourself 3D printer you can use in your classroom
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Seeing is believing
Elinor Hughes discovers the technique that has imaged molecules directly for the first time
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The 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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Controlling 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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Practical science at a distance
Eleanor Crabb discusses the advantages and practicalities of teaching experimental skills online
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Working glass hero
Andrew Turley investigates the history of Pyrex, one of the best known brands in chemistry
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What ignited the Hindenburg?
We look at the theories behind the cause of the German airship disaster
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The 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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The 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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Chemistry: alternative routes to success
David Read and Rachel Koramoah raise awareness of different ways to achieve a degree in chemistry
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Identifying 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