Laura Howes
OpinionThe view from Germany
After moving to Germany from the UK, Laura Howes looks at the differences and similarities in science education
FeatureThe ascent of molecules
Life's molecular origins might not be preserved in the fossil record but, as Laura Howes finds out, chemists are working to fill in the gaps
SoundbiteLiquid nitrogen cocktails
Laura Howes takes a look at some cocktails that have been making the news
NewsNot quite crystalline crystals win Nobel prize
The 2011 Nobel prize for chemistry has gone to Dan Shechtman
The MoleChemical waste
In the school lab, the chemicals you deal with are easily disposable but what about back in the technician’s store?
NewsCheap and efficient artificial leaf debuted
Scientists in the US say they have produced a 100 W 'artificial leaf' that uses sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen
NewsGender bias still exists
Boys twice as likely as girls to aspire to work in science, RSC poll shows
NewsAtomic weights change to ranges
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry have published a new table of atomic weights
NewsThe ASE at Reading
Laura Howes and David Sait select some highlights from the 2011 ASE conference in Reading
NewsThe future of science
Pfizer, funding cuts, tuition fees, social mobility and teaching time. What's going on?
OpinionTeaching - our life, our future
As the International year of chemistry begins, acting editor Laura Howes reflects on what's to come
NewsSalters' events and news - January 2011
The Salters' Institute announces details of chemistry events for 2011
NewsSpotlight on Scotland
The Scottish Curriculum for Excellence has been announced and the RSC hosted an event at the Scottish Parliament, Laura Howes reports
News2010 RSC Bill Bryson Science Communication Prize
Bill Bryson and RSC President Professor David Phillips presented the winners of the 2010 RSC Bill Bryson Science Communication Prize with their prizes
The MoleA day in the life of STEM ambassadors coordinator: Clare Herd
Clare Herd has spent the last 3 months working as the local STEM ambassadors coordinator at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum. She talks to Laura Howes about her typical day