All RSC Education articles in May 2008
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FeatureFrom waxes to riches
Supercritical carbon dioxide can be used to remove valuable chemicals, including waxes, from plants, the most widely available and cheap source of biomass in the world
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OpinionRemembering Project Zeta
Endpoint: Stuart Walker has the last word Stuart Walker has the last word
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FeaturePhotochromism in view
A context-based chemistry practical highlighting the importance of chemical kinetics and spectroscopy in commercial photochromic dyes
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NewsRSC INSET summer programme
During June and July, the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) will be hosting INSET events for chemistry teachers
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ReviewTES online and the first Periodic Table on the Web
Web watch: Tony Tooth looks at some websites that may be of interest to chemistry teachers
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NewsMPs face young scientists
In March, young scientists quiz politicians on UK science at the Royal Society of Chemistry's (RSC) Voice of the future event
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NewsAn old drug for a new problem
Medicinal compounds: John Mann takes a look at drugs on the market
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NewsAre STEM subjects really difficult?
Two independent studies investigate whether some school subjects, notably science and maths, are more difficult than others
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ReviewDeveloping scientific literacy: using news media in the classroom
Ruth Jarman and Billy McClune
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NewsSheffield chemistry - provides exclusive lab for schools
A dedicated schools' chemistry lab in the department of chemistry at the University of Sheffield provides school students with a front row view of HE chemistry
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NewsWhat is a chemical?
We take it for granted that those who teach chemistry know what chemicals are but this is not always the case
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NewsThe Chemedian
Researchers from the University of the West of England have come up with a novel way of engaging pupils in scientific discussion
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NewsChallenging Science
The value of introducing challenging practical and interactive science lessons for 11-year olds
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NewsNational Science Learning Centre set to expand
Definitive collection of teaching resources coming to the National Science Learning Centre (SLC) in York
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NewsWorkshop on science careers
Opportunity for science teachers and career advisers to update their knowledge of university science courses and careers for science graduates
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FeatureFighting cancer - the early years
Research and development of nitrogen mustards 60 years ago sets the scene for new era in the treatment of cancer