In focus
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FeatureWhy fermented foods are good for your gut – and your teaching
From kimchi to kefir, tuck into the complex chemistry of fermentation and its health potential
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FeatureSniffing out the science of smells
What makes a bad smell smell bad? Sniff out the chemical culprits behind obnoxious odours
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FeatureLife cycle assessment of fast-food containers
Examining the environmental impact of single-use takeaway packaging
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FeatureWeird and wonderful water
Why the universal solvent is unlike any other liquid and its properties are still a mystery
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FeatureHow science can make burial, cremation and memorial greener
Does alkaline hydrolysis offer a more sustainable approach?
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FeatureVitamin supplements
What’s in them, why we need them and how you can use them to teach titration
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FeatureFirefighting chemistry
From polymers to inorganic compounds, discover the remarkable science behind fighting fires
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FeatureAlternatives to agrochemicals
Find out how developments in pest control will secure future food production
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FeatureWhat links chemistry, cakes and colour?
Discover how regulations spoil the look of our sweet treats – and the chemistry behind it all
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FeatureFrom traditional remedies to modern medicines
Discover how chemists are developing breakthrough drugs from natural remedies
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FeatureThe science behind sustainable home insulation
Are plastics the best option for saving energy in our homes, as well as saving the planet?
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FeatureHow science will keep us cool
Discover the climate-friendly refrigeration technologies of the future
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ArticleBrush up on the science of mouthwash
What chemicals are in mouthwash and is the time you use it important?
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FeatureCold case chemistry
Discover the advances in forensic science helping solve decades-old crimes
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FeatureDecomposition in daily life
Introduce your students to some applications of decomposition reactions: clean energy, bleach and baking
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FeatureExtraordinary electrodes
How the next generation of rechargeable batteries will be better, safer and greener
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ArticleHow do whiteboard markers work?
Learn about the chemistry behind whiteboards and pens – and how to clean their stains
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FeatureHow chemistry keeps trains on track
Read about the science that’s been keeping trains chugging along for centuries
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FeatureThe science behind emergency oxygen
How chemistry provides oxygen for breathing in emergency situations
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ArticleWhat are Halloween costume masks made from?
Find out about the creative chemistry behind costume masks