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NewsSunlight produces thousands of compounds from plastic
Scientists dispel the theory that sunlight exposure simply fragments macroplastics that persist in the environment, but what are the implications for the environment?
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Do our students suffer from chemophobia?
How your teaching can equip students to recognise and ward off misinformation
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What’s carbon dioxide got to do with it?
Examining the role that CO2 plays in the supermarket’s empty shelves
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A carbon allotrope that can scratch diamond
The amorphous carbon material created from buckminsterfullerene
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Understanding why chemistry is important boosts results
Use simple interventions to help students work out the real-life reasons why it is important to study chemistry
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Graphene veil prevents fading
Atomically-thin graphene lattices are being used as a barrier against ageing
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Leaded 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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What affects students’ self-assessment skills?
A study investigating students’ self-assessed understanding has implications for your practice
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How microbes convert waste plastic bottles into vanillin
Show students how chemistry is upcycling plastic monomers into higher value alternative products
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A 3D-printed material replacing elephant ivory
Show your students a new context when studying composite materials and thermosetting polymers
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5 tips for teaching VSEPR theory
Use the latest research to help your students form correct mental images when predicting molecular geometries
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The 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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What is difficult about concentration?
Fresh insight offers tips for teaching the mathematics of moles, volume and molarity
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Ceramic nanoparticles help mould glass into any shape
Get students to compare the properties of glass and plastic polymers
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Slashing 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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Using student-generated animations to assess conceptions
Harness the power of PowerPoint when teaching molecular motion to identify misconceptions and help students better understand the sub-microscopic world
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The 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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Researchers find metacognition aids sub-microscopic understanding
Get research-based tips for improving your students’ sub-microscopic understanding of particle models
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Classroom 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
