In focus – Page 8

  • An atom
    The Mole

    Chemistry is NOT like... people!

    2015-11-01T16:15:00Z

    While analogies are useful for explaining chemical processes, they should be used carefully, says Tom Husband

  • Chocolate melting in a glass bowl inside a metal saucepan on the stove
    The Mole

    Measuring the speed of light with chocolate

    2015-11-01T12:49:00Z

    Discover how you can measure the speed of light by melting chocolate in your kitchen in this article from the ‘Avogadro’s lab’ series.

  • fruits
    The Mole

    Waste not, want not

    2015-11-01T11:04:00Z

    Elinor Hughes investigates some of the latest developments in recycling food waste 

  • EiC0515Feature3DPrintingF2630mtb
    Feature

    Layer by layer

    2015-09-10T00:00:00Z

    Andrew Turley investigates a build-it-yourself 3D printer you can use in your classroom

  • EiC0515Soundbite300tb
    Soundbite

    Pluto goes under the spectroscope

    2015-09-10T00:00:00Z

    Nina Notman probes the mission that is boldly going where no spacecraft has gone before

  • EiC0515ElementsF1630m
    Elements

    Chlorine

    2015-09-09T00:00:00Z

    John Emsley investigates the halogen we love to hate, but can’t live without

  • The explosive reaction of sodium metal in water
    The Mole

    Funded by you

    2015-09-01T14:06:00Z

    Declan Fleming investigates how crowdfunding helped a chemist to uncover the secrets behind some familiar reactions 

  • A school student using a tablet
    The Mole

    Chemistry is like... a crowd

    2015-09-01T13:57:00Z

    Tom Husband explains how the behaviour of big crowds is easier to predict than small ones

  • C0116570 caesium spl 300tb[1]
    Analysis

    Sinister caesium: the birth of a meme

    2015-09-01T13:07:00Z

    Declan Fleming investigates the story behind the classic caesium explosion video

  • Different coloured powdered pigments forming a rainbow pattern
    The Mole

    Testing dyes

    2015-09-01T12:29:00Z

    Explore how a range of different colours can be achieved through dyeing and find tests you can try at home in this article from the ‘Avogadro’s lab’ series.

  • Alkali 1 shutterstock 159405800 300tb[1]
    Analysis

    Alkali metals – the camera lies

    2015-08-20T16:39:00Z

    Declan Fleming explains how Brainiac's faked explosions helped produce a great resource to stretch his students

  • 0415EiCElement300tb
    Elements

    Samarium

    2015-07-03T00:00:00Z

    John Emsley looks at a low profile element with some valuable applications

  • 0415EiCFeatureHindenburgF1300tb
    Feature

    What ignited the Hindenburg?

    2015-07-03T00:00:00Z

    We look at the theories behind the cause of the German airship disaster

  • Glassware
    Feature

    Working glass hero

    2015-07-03T00:00:00Z

    Andrew Turley investigates the history of Pyrex, one of the best known brands in chemistry

  • 0415EiCSoundbite300tb
    Soundbite

    Nailing salon safety

    2015-07-03T00:00:00Z

    Nina Notman digs her nails into the unsafe working conditions of the US manicure industry

  • A full concert hall
    The Mole

    Chemistry is like... a concert

    2015-07-01T16:27:00Z

    Tom Husband ponders the similarities between the sugar molecules in his cup of tea and organising a concert

  • Four brightly coloured jellies against a light blue background
    The Mole

    Gels and their uses

    2015-07-01T14:56:00Z

    Find out about the important role gels play in our daily lives, from jellies to contact lenses, in this article from the ‘Avogadro’s lab’ series.

  • Hydrogels
    The Mole

    High hopes for hydrogels

    2015-07-01T12:15:00Z

    It’s amazing what chemists can do with a jelly-like material that’s mostly water, says Bea Perks

  • Sodium street lamps
    Elements

    Sodium

    2015-05-11T00:00:00Z

    It’s salt, soda and street lights, but also much more, explains John Emsley

  • Phosphate analyser
    Feature

    The impossible water sensor

    2015-05-11T00:00:00Z

    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