In focus – Page 5
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Magnificent moleculesPhenolphthalein
A molecule with two very different use: it’s in pH indicators and – laxatives
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FeatureThe most important village in chemistry
How one small Swedish hamlet contributed to the periodic table
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FeatureThe evolution of the periodic table
Uncovering the history of the periodic table’s distinct design
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FeatureAntibiotics: solving an evolving problem
Includes curriculum-linked resources to use in your classroom
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AnalysisFinding the fake booze
Ever wondered what Raman spectrometry is? Here’s how it can find out what’s in a bottle without opening it.
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Magnificent moleculesAcetylcysteine
Peleton Source: Christopher Strickland / Shutterstock.com The peleton of the Tour of Britain near Mellerstain, Kelso in the Scottish Borders, September 2017 Peleton Source: Christopher Strickland / Shutterstock.com The peleton of the Tour of Britain near Mellerstain, Kelso in the Scottish Borders, September ...
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SoundbiteA state secret leak is helping to solve the Skripal poisoning
The role of scientist whistle-blowers from Russia
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FeatureTaking care of the air
How do we control the pollutants we breathe in? This article includes specification links and resources for your classroom.
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Magnificent moleculesTungsten carbide
The alloy that links armour-piercing bullets and ball point pens
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AnalysisDo you really know what glass is?
The glass debate resurfaces and it’s never crystal clear. Why do we care about its label anyway?
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FeatureThe rhythm of life
Emma Davies explores how unravelling the complex mechanisms of the body clock has led to some fascinating discoveries and a 2017 Nobel prize