Gold
Explore the world of gold, from gold as a commodity to how to extract gold from rock.
Investing in gold
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Gold prices soar but are still only half their last peak price – Alan Shipman considers the risks of investing in gold Read more : Investing in gold
Properties of gold
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Open University chemist Mike Bullivant outlines the properties of gold Read more : Properties of gold
Extracting gold from rock
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Information on how to extract gold from rock, one of the scientists' challenges on the BBC/OU series Rough Science 3 Read more : Extracting gold from rock
Frankincense
Frankincense is best known for its aromatic qualities. Put your nose to the test with these interesting resources.
Scratch and smell: Take the test
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Before you attempt the scratch and smell experiment, you will need the free smelling card. Read more : Scratch and smell: Take the test
The coloursound experiment: What is synaesthesia?
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The Breaking Science team discussed the latest thinking about an unusual condition Read more : The coloursound experiment: What is synaesthesia?
Sniffing new: Research into smell
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Will new research reveal more about the science of smell? Read more : Sniffing new: Research into smell
The world around us - Perfume
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Our noses aren't very good. So how do the experts set about making perfume? Read more : The world around us - Perfume
Myrrh
Myrrh is best known today not only as incense and perfume but also as an alternative to traditional medicine to treat wounds and relieve painful swelling...
Herbal medicine
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Caldar Bendle gives an overview of herbal medicine, its history and its role in medicine today. Read more : Herbal medicine
Evaluating alternative therapies
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Toby Murcott explains the difficulties in evaluating alternative therapies - problems conventional medicine are familair with. Read more : Evaluating alternative therapies
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