All articles by Nina Notman
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NewsDiscover the heaviest element detected in a molecule
Scientists probe the outer limits of the periodic table and uncover properties of mysterious element nobelium
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NewsOcean acidification could cause shark tooth corrosion
Scientists investigate the impact of carbon dioxide levels on blacktip reef shark teeth
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NewsNew underwater adhesive glues rubber duck to rock on the seashore
Use protein-inspired glues to teach polymers in context
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NewsScientists create liquid carbon on Earth for the first time
Researchers reveal breakthrough information about carbon’s most mysterious form using an ultra-powerful laser
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NewsReversing our reliance on fractional distillation of crude oil
Scientists use semi-permeable polymer membrane and reverse osmosis to separate mixtures of hydrocarbons and save energy
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NewsVolcanic ash cloud turned brain to glass
Explore changes of state with this real-life horrible history
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NewsCuriosity rover finds missing carbon on Mars
Nasa rover uncovers groundbreaking evidence that supports theories that there was once water on Mars
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NewsMedieval bear’s teeth prove historic lead pollution
Palaeontologists discover how metal extraction 1000 years ago affected wildlife
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NewsSeawater system slashes methane emissions
Breakthrough reactor system aims to reduce methane emissions from waste
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NewsBreakthrough method produces flexible diamond films
New method shows promise for mass producing ultrathin diamond films for use in the electronic industry
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NewsSustainable foam can remove 99.9% of microplastics
Could squid shells and cotton hold the key to cleaning up microplastic pollution?
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NewsAir fryers significantly reduce cooking pollution
Study highlights the impact of cooking methods on indoor air quality
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NewsPorous polymer promises to combat climate crisis
This cutting-edge research is the perfect context for teaching your 14–16 learners about tackling climate change
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NewsScientists find hazardous pigments in tattoo ink
Use this science research context when studying instrumental methods with your 14–16 learners
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NewsNew material could help power the hydrogen economy
Cryogenic cooling enables record hydrogen storage in new material
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NewsResearch reveals the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs
Isotopes help to identify the type of asteroid responsible for the catastrophic event that made dinosaurs extinct
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NewsRunaway success for recycling textiles
Fast fashion context for teaching recycling and polymers to use with your 14–16 learners
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NewsAlkali sponge fights climate change
Rechargeable hydrolysis produces a sustainable method for carbon capture
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NewsCutting the carbon footprint of fertiliser production
Have we found a sustainable way to make nitrate from air?