All RSC Education articles in May 2011
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FeatureVincent van Gogh, chemistry and absinthe
The consumption of absinthe was once banned due to its reputation as a mysterious psychoactive drink. What does it contain? Was it responsible for the death of Van Gogh?
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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
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NewsBig bangs and teacher fellows
Around 29,000 people flocked to the Big Bang at London's ICC ExCeL Centre
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NewsFrom coffee shop to biodiesel source in one step
Spent coffee grounds have been turned into biodiesel by researchers from Portugal and Spain
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FeatureChemical Bonding
A masterclass in teaching the topic of bonding, basing chemical explanation on physical forces
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FeatureForensic science and the case of Dr Mario Jascalevich
Forensic science is depicted in several television programmes as a near-perfect means of solving major crimes. In real life, forensics may sometimes point to guilt, but in the end be insufficient to prove it. This is the account of one such case
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ReviewUsing catalyst magazine
Trever Critchley reviews this activites resource aimed at secondary students
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ReviewStudy and communication skills for the chemical sciences
Alex Johnstone reviews this practical manual for students moving to higher education
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MathsTrigonometry in chemistry
Tips for teaching maths skills to our future chemists, by Paul Yates of Keele University
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FeatureDiamond Light Source: illuminating chemistry
Synchrotron light allows chemists to see within structures and individual atoms, without disrupting samples
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OpinionEditorial - Quality chemistry education
Education in Chemistry welcomes Karen Ogilvie as its new editor
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ReviewDemonstration videos and the human touch
Web watch: Tony Tooth looks at some websites that may be of interest to chemistry teachers
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SoundbiteXenon dioxide
Simon Cotton takes a look at those compounds that find themselves in the news or relate to our everyday lives.
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NewsThe effectiveness of mentoring
A small scale study into the effectiveness of mentoring in improving chemistry students' academic performance, was carried out by Jane Essex
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NewsWhat is the evidence?
Students who carry out practical investigations are likely to be familiar with a few key principles