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FeatureBeating HIV with a nanosized stick
Nina Notman finds out how scientists at the University of Liverpool use nanomedicine to aid the successful treatment of HIV
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FeatureConcluding a cosmic chemical census
Scientists are preparing to say goodbye to Herschel, the largest ever space telescope
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FeatureThe International Chemistry Olympiad
The Chemistry Olympiad is the leading chemistry competition for students in seconday education across the UK
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FeatureRise of molecular machines
Chemists are putting molecules to work in ways only limited by our imagination
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FeatureFire and light in the sky
A close look at the history and science of fireworks, used over centuries in celebrations across the world
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FeatureJump-starting lectures
There is an emerging trend towards using pre-lecture activities to support tertiary level learning: the options investigated
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FeatureChemistry with lasers
The Lasers for Science Facility in Harwell, UK, lets chemists see and manipulate chemical and biological systems. This research has a direct impact on our everyday lives.
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FeatureSalting away our spare gas
Sodium chloride for chemical and food uses is obtained by solution mining. Huge caverns left behind in the rock salt make convenient out-of-sight gas holders
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FeatureThe chemistry of pottery
Pottery vessels have been made for around 18,000 years. But how does clay extracted from the earth become a colourful pot, and what's the chemistry behind the process?
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FeatureUnlocking video: 24/7 learning for iPod generation
The capability to produce high quality video is now literally in the palm of your hand. Find out how video can be used to enhance your teaching and support your students' learning.