News & analysis – Page 5
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NewsWhat’s carbon dioxide got to do with it?
Examining the role that CO₂ plays in the supermarket’s empty shelves
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AnalysisWhy is my chemistry curriculum White?
Decolonising the chemistry curriculums at universities and in schools
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NewsA carbon allotrope that can scratch diamond
The amorphous carbon material created from buckminsterfullerene
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NewsGraphene veil prevents fading
Atomically-thin graphene lattices are being used as a barrier against ageing
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AnalysisThe challenges of multi-course chemistry teaching
Teaching more than one course in a single class is commonplace for many teachers in Scotland and multi-course teaching of chemistry can be particularly complex
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NewsLeaded petrol still poisoning London’s air
20 years after it was banned, leaded petrol remains a significant contributor to air pollution in the UK’s capital
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NewsHow microbes convert waste plastic bottles into vanillin
Show students how chemistry is upcycling plastic monomers into higher value alternative products
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NewsA 3D-printed material replacing elephant ivory
Show your students a new context when studying composite materials and thermosetting polymers
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NewsThe whitest white paint ever is also the coolest
How paint made with barium sulfate could reduce the need for air conditioning
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NewsCeramic nanoparticles help mould glass into any shape
Get students to compare the properties of glass and plastic polymers
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NewsSlashing emissions with polymer fashion
Show students the high performance fabric that’s made from waste plastic and is cutting the carbon footprint of the fashion industry
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NewsThe exceptional alloy that’s resisting corrosion
Could stainless magnesium replace aluminium in cars and aeroplanes? This calcium–magnesium alloy has implications for carbon emissions
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NewsClassroom assessment skills: 6 ways to develop your assessment literacy
Master this essential skill and develop a mental map of your subject in three easy steps
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AnalysisWhy schools need more science technicians
Boosting technician numbers could improve workload for everyone – but how can it be done?
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AnalysisTIMSS 2019: How are students doing in science?
Why has attainment decreased in England but stayed the same in Ireland – and what can educators learn from it?
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NewsRecycling lithium from electric vehicle batteries
Start a lesson with news of a mechanochemical recovery method that’s better for the environment
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NewsCarbon dioxide catalysis making jet fuel
Use this starter slide to begin your lessons on catalysts or ways of reducing global warming
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NewsHow ancient Maya peoples made potable water
Use this starter slide to begin your lessons on drinking water and water treatment with some historical context