All News articles – Page 56
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NewsForum for science learning doctors
Science teachers are invited to join a web-based discussion forum on the 'science learning doctors' approach to science teaching
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NewsDrug discovery at a snail's pace
A new toxin isolated from the sea-dwelling cone snail by US researchers could lead to new drugs to treat psychiatric and brain diseases, such as Parkinson's disease and depression
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NewsRSC calls for more cash for schools
In its recent submission to the Government's 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review, the RSC has again made the case for increased investment in chemistry education in schools, colleges and HE
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NewsWaste bacteria build designer nanocatalysts
Bacteria could be the key to improving metal catalysts for the chemical industry, according to research in Germany
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NewsSET award for Durham chemist
Lisa Murphy has won the ICI-sponsored Top Chemistry Student award at this year's Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Student of the Year awards
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NewsTeaching award for Brighton chemist
Bristol University's Dr Hal Sosabowski is the latest chemist to join the ranks of the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme
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NewsAnthrax detector
Swiss researchers have developed a detector for deadly anthrax spores based on a monoclonal antibody that recognises a specific sugar on the bacterium
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NewsNon-specialist teachers - help is on the way
GlaxoSmithKline and the RSC have agreed to support a three-year programme aimed at raising the quality of chemistry teaching among non-specialist secondary school teachers in the UK
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NewsUK Olympiad team excels in Korea
All four students in the team representing the UK at the finals of the 38th International Chemistry Olympiad have returned as medallists from the competition
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NewsRSC Council heads for Downing Street
The energy challenge. Chemical scientists will have a major role to play in meeting the objectives set out in the Government's energy policy
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NewsCommunicating science
In July the winners of the first RSC Bill Bryson Prize for science communication were selected from over 400 entries from secondary schools and 60 entries from primary schools.
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NewsNovel materials for fuel cells
Fuel cells will be used to power everything from laptops, through cars and buses, to hospital electrical systems. Finding materials that are lightweight and can soak up H2 gas like a sponge will be key to this technology
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NewsFinal call for Science on Stage delegates
The UK national steering group of Science on Stage, the Europe-wide festival for science teachers, is inviting teachers to apply to take part in the next Science on Stage event.
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NewsBoring science
Terry Lyons from the University of New England, Australia has looked at studies of secondary students' attitudes towards science to find out what makes school science boring.
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NewsLearning from the best
Researchers from the National Institute of Education in Singapore have attempted to determine why pupils from Singapore and Japan are so successful in answering science questions.
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NewsAssessment of practical work
Researchers at Durham University have been investigating different techniques to measure key aspects of practical performance with a view to producing test items that are more reliable than those currently used
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NewsRationing the drugs for Alzheimer's disease
Medicinal compounds: John Mann takes a look at drugs on the market