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Why we should remember Glenn Seaborg

Why we should remember Glenn Seaborg

Happy Centenary Glenn Seaborg! Feted during his lifetime, reviled by some, forgotten by many – why should we remember Glenn Seaborg in this centenary year of his birth? His work has little relevance to GCSE or even A level Chemistry...

5 min

X raying Crystals

X raying Crystals

In 1912, Max von Laue had an idea for an experiment that would answer a question in physics. The results inspired scientists to make discoveries that have influenced chemistry and biology and provide evidence for many of the principles taught...

5 min

Secondary Science – Salt

Secondary Science – Salt

Some of us like to put a little salt on our food to enhance the flavour. While there is no doubt that many of us have too much salt in our diets there is a lot more to salt. Salt...

4 min

Secondary Science – The Nobel Prize for Chemistry

Secondary Science – The Nobel Prize for Chemistry

The “impossible” crystals –  The 2011 Nobel Prize for Chemistry This year’s Nobel Prize for Chemistry has been awarded to Prof. Daniel Shechtman of Israel.

3 min

Secondary Science – Literacy skills in science

Secondary Science – Literacy skills in science

The written text for many pupils in science is a challenge.  Science is a process of learning a new language of complex terminology. Problems in coping with this new terminology can greatly hinder progress and enjoyment of the subject.

2 min