In focus – Page 15
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FeatureFire and light in the sky
A close look at the history and science of fireworks, used over centuries in celebrations across the world
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SoundbiteBenzo Fury
Simon Cotton takes a look at those compounds that find themselves in the news or relate to our everyday lives.
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FeatureSalting away our spare gas
Sodium chloride for chemical and food uses is obtained by solution mining. Huge caverns left behind in the rock salt make convenient out-of-sight gas holders
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FeatureThe chemistry of pottery
Pottery vessels have been made for around 18,000 years. But how does clay extracted from the earth become a colourful pot, and what's the chemistry behind the process?
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FeatureChemistry with lasers
The Lasers for Science Facility in Harwell, UK, lets chemists see and manipulate chemical and biological systems. This research has a direct impact on our everyday lives.
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SoundbiteToxic amino acids
Simon Cotton takes a look at those compounds that find themselves in the news or relate to our everyday lives.
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The MoleNicola Gray: Assistant analyst
Nicola is a PhD student from the Drug Control Centre at King’s College London. She will play an important role during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games this year
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FeatureWhat's in your strawberries?
Why are strawberries so irresistible? Do the strawberries you pick in the wild really taste nicer than shop-bought ones?
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NewsParity reached in male/female ratio of chemistry students
The role of women in chemistry finally parallels that of men, according to the Royal Society of Chemistry's first ever female President.
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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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FeatureNitrous oxide: are you having a laugh?
Since its discovery, laughing gas has played its part in our dental surgeries, operating theatres and - more controversially - at our parties