All Planetary science articles
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NewsLunar soil offers a promising catalyst
The Moon’s surface offers potential for ‘extraterrestrial photosynthesis’ to make oxygen, hydrogen and other fuels
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FeatureMeteorite chemistry
What is a meteorite made of? Studying the composition of meteors allows scientists to look back billions of years to before the birth of the solar system
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FeatureWhy you need A-level chemistry to study geology
Knowledge of chemistry topics such as isotopes, analytical techniques and earth science is essential for studying geology
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Feature'Astronauts wanted, no experience required'
Helen Sharman talks science, space travel and advice for budding astronauts
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SoundbiteHow to shrink an ozone hole
How’s the ozone hole actually doing? Ida Emilie Steinmark finds out
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SoundbiteHydrogen falls apart under pressure
Nina Notman learns that the simplest element in the universe is actually quite complex when put under pressure
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SoundbitePluto goes under the spectroscope
Nina Notman probes the mission that is boldly going where no spacecraft has gone before
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NewsConfirmation of buckyballs in the Milky Way
Gas-phase spectra clears up decades old mystery of unidentified absorption bands in our galaxy
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ResourceOther infographics
A collection of visually stimulating and informative infographics that cover a wide variety of topics. These infographics would make a valuable addition to any science classroom. Topics include: the science of sunscreen; what the chemical composition of smartphones and British coins are; and potential indicators of ‘bad science’ in ...
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ResourceOn This Day – Aug 06 : Mars rover landed
It arrived on the Red Planet after a 36-week flight for a two-year investigation. Curiosity is using its onboard chemistry lab (CheMin) to identify and measure the abundance of various minerals (drilled from rocks and scooped from the ground) to see if there really was life on Mars.
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The MoleAlien planets
Last November’s discovery of an alien planet in the Milky Way will provide scientists and astronomers with a wealth of new information
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The MoleAcid lakes: do they exist and would they dissolve a boat?
On screen chemistry with Jonathan Hare