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The MoleChemistry is NOT like... people!
While analogies are useful for explaining chemical processes, they should be used carefully, says Tom Husband
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The MoleMeasuring the speed of light with chocolate
Discover how you can measure the speed of light by melting chocolate in your kitchen in this article from the ‘Avogadro’s lab’ series.
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The MoleWaste not, want not
Elinor Hughes investigates some of the latest developments in recycling food waste
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The MoleCharles West: Research geochemist
Ida Emilie Steinmark talks to a chemist who gave up a career as a footballer
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The MoleFunded by you
Declan Fleming investigates how crowdfunding helped a chemist to uncover the secrets behind some familiar reactions
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The MoleChemistry is like... a crowd
Tom Husband explains how the behaviour of big crowds is easier to predict than small ones
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The MoleTesting dyes
Explore how a range of different colours can be achieved through dyeing and find tests you can try at home in this article from the ‘Avogadro’s lab’ series.
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The MoleMichael Edmondson: Business manager
Ida Emilie Steinmark chats to the chemist who managed to create his perfect job
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The MoleGetting started on your UCAS application
Dr Careers offers some advice on how to choose your course and write your personal statement
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The MoleJoe Turton: Assistant scientist at Fera
Katrina Krämer finds out how Joe made his dream of practical science work come true by starting an apprenticeship at a food and environment research agency
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The MoleChemistry is like... a concert
Tom Husband ponders the similarities between the sugar molecules in his cup of tea and organising a concert
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The MoleGels and their uses
Find out about the important role gels play in our daily lives, from jellies to contact lenses, in this article from the ‘Avogadro’s lab’ series.
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The MoleHigh hopes for hydrogels
It’s amazing what chemists can do with a jelly-like material that’s mostly water, says Bea Perks
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The MoleA culture of success
Sarah McLusky profiles a sixth form student on the hunt for protein biomarkers
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The MoleTara McKernan: Wastewater treatment scientific officer
Tara tells Katrina Krämer how her curiosity about chemistry helps her keep rivers clean
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The MoleChemistry is like... a game of football
Whatever the predictions, you won’t know for sure until the final whistle, says Tom Husband
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The MoleAchieving food security for Africa
Isobel Hogg explores a farming technique that has increased food supplies for thousands of African farmers and their families
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The MoleThe chemistry of candles
Learn about the chemistry behind candles and how they work in this article from ‘Avogadro’s lab’, including a test to try at home with safety instructions.
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The MoleAbigail Storey: Scientific glassblower
Katrina Krämer talks to an art school graduate with the skills that make chemistry research possible
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The MoleComic chemistry
For some it’s the source of their powers, for others their only weakness. Ben Valsler explores the chemical story at the heart of many comic book characters