All RSC Education articles in November 2017
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MathsSummation and the sigma notation
Paul Yates applies this handy shorthand to chemistry calculations in mass and enthalpy
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FeatureDesigning curriculums for modern chemists
Rachel Brazil talks to lecturers at reopening chemistry departments about starting undergraduate courses from scratch
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ReviewAn introduction to medicinal chemistry
This textbook for undergraduates is now in its 6th edition
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FeatureMaking practical work more effective
Microscale chemistry and well-ordered teaching sequences reduce cognitive overload
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Magnificent moleculesSodium poly(acrylate)
Need some fake snow for your Christmas party? Simply look inside an astronaut’s suit
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OpinionWhy banning laptops is harmful
Even with exceptions for students who really need laptops, bans introduce discrimination and unfairness to the classroom
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NewsCastable polymers made from castor beans could replace conventional plastics
Super-tough materials derived from inedible plants are lightweight, renewable and strong enough to use in vehicles
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FeatureCatalysts get helping hands
Ida Emilie Steinmark finds out how new research may boost catalytic performance
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NewsThis year’s chemistry Nobel prize made simple
What is cryo-electron microscopy and how has it changed the world?
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NewsMild method turns common mineral into fertiliser
Process could cut transportation costs and save farmers money
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Exhibition chemistryClarifying compounds and mixtures
Declan Fleming clears up confusion in a puff of purple vapour
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NewsRoute to fiendishly complex marine molecule cut in half
Shortcut to promising natural product already in Alzheimer’s and HIV trials
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FeatureBrick by brick
From green LEGO bricks to compostable shoes, Fiona Case investigates how Lego and Reebok are making biomaterials mainstream
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SoundbiteToxic cloud remains a mystery
We might never know what happened at Birling Gap in August. Ida Emilie Steinmark investigates
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