All Careers articles – Page 7
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NewsHigh pressure forces heavy hydrogen to act like a metal
Explore metallic bonding and isotopes with this latest research looking at metallic hydrogen
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NewsSpiderwebs used as microplastic pollution screens
Airborne plastic can make up a tenth of a spiderweb’s weight. What can it tell us about the life cycle of plastic and recycling in our cities?
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FeatureCarbon monoxide poisoning
Chemists are developing new detection and treatment methods for this deadly gas
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ResourceThe chemistry of iron | 16–18 years
Practice questions give context to transition metal chemistry and equilibria using the examples of haemoglobin and iron
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NewsComposite fibre could protect firefighters from extreme heat
The next-generation aerogel with superior thermal insulation could be used to make heat protective clothing and spacecraft shielding
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PosterTeaching the rock cycle
Cement your younger students’ understanding of how rocks are formed with this poster and game
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NewsTransforming the catalytic potential of metals
Designer catalysts are breaking the known rules of reactions
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ArticleWhy does jelly wobble?
Find out how gelatin’s bonds, structure and properties make jelly jiggle
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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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FeatureMoving from fossil fuels to renewable energy
Recent steep price increases could push us towards renewable energy
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NewsCompact reverse osmosis to make potable water
Meet the students who have desiged a cheap and portable desalinating water bottle
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FeatureWhat are you swimming in?
Swimming pool disinfection is essential for public health but carries some risks of its own
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NewsGwefr electrostatig yn cadw celloedd solar i ddisgleirio
Golwg ar gylchred oes paneli solar sy’n dioddef yn sgil llwch silica
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NewsElectrostatic charge keeps solar cells gleaming
Look at the life cycle of solar panels suffering from a dusting of silica
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FeaturePhytomining: how to mine a tree
Useful metals can be extracted from contaminated soil using plants
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ResourcePhytomining | 14–16 years
Explore cutting edge industrial solutions to traditional mining with these differentiated resources which include an interactive cloze, sequencing activity and a storyboard template.
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NewsWar threatens semiconductor production
Link the conflict in Ukraine, the impact on neon production and conflict materials with this story and starter slide
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NewsA stabilised sulfur allotrope that’s making sustainable Li–S batteries work
Energy-dense lithium–sulfur batteries are making their way into the energy industry