All articles by Kit Chapman
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ArticleWhy does your sweat smell?
Sniff out the science of body odour, deodorants and antiperspirants
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ArticleWhat’s the stretchiest cheese?
Explore the delicious chemistry of cheesemaking and discover the world’s longest cheese pull
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ArticleWhy does copper jewellery turn your skin green?
Explore the metal’s enduring appeal and engage students with an example of chemistry in action
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ArticleWill we run out of elements?
From helium to lithium and more, chemists are developing circular economies to preserve precious elements
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ArticleWhat’s the world’s strongest glue?
Find out about the world’s stickiest glue and how adhesives bond things together
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ArticleWhy are some plants poisonous to you and your pets?
Dig up the toxic secrets of nature’s blooms
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ArticleWhat’s the history and science of tea?
Look into the chemistry in your cup of tea, the global origins of its leaves and why you should add salt
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FeatureCrime-busting chemical analysis
From dog detectives to AI, discover the cutting-edge advances in forensic science
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ArticleHow does washing detergent work?
Discover the chemistry behind bright whites and clean coloured clothes, and the differences between washing powders, liquids and pods
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ArticleHow do brewers make alcohol-free beer taste good?
Distil the chemical processes used to keep beer’s flavour, smell, colour and stability
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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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ArticleWhat’s in nail polish?
Uncover the polymers and pigments in liquid nail polishes, acrylics and gels
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ArticleHow do fireflies produce light?
Find out how fireflies and other creatures use bioluminescence
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FeatureFrom traditional remedies to modern medicines
Discover how chemists are developing breakthrough drugs from natural remedies
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ArticleButter and margarine: what’s the difference?
Discover the chemistry and history of these so similar, but very different solidified emulsions
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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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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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ArticleWhat are Halloween costume masks made from?
Find out about the creative chemistry behind costume masks