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...chemistry, the spacecraft will use infrared and ultraviolet cameras to seek chemical compounds from the ocean at Europa’s surface. While Europa’s ocean is hidden underneath kilometres of solid ice, it’s young surface is covered in evidence for recent geological activity that could have brought ocean water up from below. Salts and other chemical compounds have...

...chemistry, earth sciences and physics to study interactions and feedback in the environment, including landforms, soils, water and vegetation. These field studies are supported by tutorials and laboratory sessions in which you analyze your observations and the data that you have gathered; the course includes an introduction to statistical analysis. This material is taken...

...Chemistry 2011, The Open University asked some of the female scientists currently working in its Faculty of Science, to nominate their personal choice of outstanding woman of science. The female scientists nominated include several Nobel Prize Laureates, such as Marie Curie, Dorothy Hodgkin and American geneticist, Barbara McClintock. The academics also talk about their...

...chemistry behind them...This content is associated with The Open University's Science courses and qualifications. Nylon is a well-known synthetic polymer (derived from the Greek words ’poly’ meaning ’many’ and ’meros’ meaning ’parts’). It was invented by Wallace Carothers, and first brought to the public’s attention in October 1938. [Nylon thread [Image:...

...chemistry past GCSE level has led to gaps in my knowledge which I am currently improving by working through various basic chemistry courses. Although I am a physicist by training and have a little experience with electronics, developing a system with the necessary capabilities to accurately analyse ices will be demanding. I am confident that through the relevant training...

...chemistry behind this tipple...I always remember my grandmother, who was otherwise teetotal, having a bottle of sherry ‘for medicinal’ purposes. At Christmas the annual bottle of sherry was bought by my parents along with the turkey and the Christmas tree. This was sweet sherry and for a long time I thought there was no other. I must admit to not being as abstemious...