News & analysis – Page 6
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NewsDiamond helps to discover hexagonal salt
Explore ionic structures in your class with the discovery of a strange form of table salt
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NewsBreaking the carbon–hydrogen bond
A new photocatalyst that can act on small alkane hydrocarbons is a rare example of directly using natural gases as reagents
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AnalysisGauging exam grades 2020
Weighing up the pros and cons of this year’s exam assessment systems
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NewsYeast thriving in hydrogen
Microorganisms growing in 100% hydrogen show that life could exist on exoplanets
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NewsHow to build a record-breaking carbohydrate
Download this slide and delve into the topic of synthetic and naturally occurring polymers; exploring sugar chemistry and organic compounds with your class
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NewsShed light on benzene reactivity in fizzy drinks
Downloadable slide on the organic chemistry in cherry-flavoured soft drinks for your class
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NewsA more energy-efficient lithium electrolysis
Could a ceramic hold the key to cheaper and less noxious lithium extraction using electrolysis?
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NewsAntidepressants in waste water may cause potent tap water toxin
Waste water ozone and chlorination treatments: Prozac and methamphetamine may be the cause of toxic nitrochloroform in tap water
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NewsTurning PVC green
Platinum might be the catalytic key to reducing the environmental impact of mercury pollution
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AnalysisTeachers share their dos and don’ts of remote teaching
How distance learning is working out in Ireland
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NewsCoronavirus: the science behind handwashing
Delve into the chemistry behind the spread of this new virus
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NewsCFCs and their role in Arctic sea ice loss
Show students the heat trapping properties of halogenated organic compounds
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NewsAn eye for wearable tech
The smart contact lens equipped with a rechargeable supercapacitor that won’t interfer with vision
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NewsHow much water makes ice?
Show your students how scientists have created the tiniest ice crystal ever made
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AnalysisWhy declining science scores are no reason to panic
PISA provides an interesting background to teaching, but is it only for policymakers?
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AnalysisGetting a strong foundation in chemistry
Do post-16 qualifications adequately prepare students for the challenges of university chemistry?
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NewsA step closer to post-lithium energy storage
Calcium batteries could be viable thanks to a new electrolyte