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    Oxygen, blood and the body

    Oxygen, blood and the body

    By Dr Simon Collinson

    How do living things transport and store oxygen for respiration? Dr Simon Collinson explains.

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    By Dr Simon Collinson
    How do living things transport and store oxygen for respiration? Dr Simon Collinson explains.
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    Influential women scientists in chemistry

    Influential women scientists in chemistry

    By Dr Simon Collinson

    Women have played a significant role in the areas of chemistry, the environment and health. Here are just six key players...

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    Level: 2 Intermediate

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    24 Mar 2021

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    Intermediate level Duration 5 mins Updated 24 Mar 2021
    By Dr Simon Collinson
    Women have played a significant role in the areas of chemistry, the environment and health. Here are just six key players...
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    DNA Profiling

    DNA Profiling

    By Dr Martin Bootman

    Dr Martin Bootman explains what DNA profiling is, how it works and how it can be used to catch a killer.

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    Level: 2 Intermediate

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    09 Feb 2021

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    Intermediate level Duration 10 mins Updated 09 Feb 2021
    By Dr Martin Bootman
    Dr Martin Bootman explains what DNA profiling is, how it works and how it can be used to catch a killer.
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    Elements of the Periodic Table

    Elements of the Periodic Table

    By Professor Peter Taylor, Dr James Bruce, Dr Mike Bullivant

    Explore the impact of chemical elements on our bodies, our world, and see how they changed the course of history

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    • Elements of the Periodic Table

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    Introductory level Duration 5 mins Updated 01 Feb 2021
    By Professor Peter Taylor, Dr James Bruce, Dr Mike Bullivant
    Explore the impact of chemical elements on our bodies, our world, and see how they changed the course of history
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    Perilous past-time of poison

    Perilous past-time of poison

    By Professor Claire Turner, Linda Kenward

    We look back on the perilous pastime of poison and the evil ways the convicted have tried to hide their wares. 

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    15 Apr 2020

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    Introductory level Duration 5 mins Updated 15 Apr 2020
    By Professor Claire Turner, Linda Kenward
    We look back on the perilous pastime of poison and the evil ways the convicted have tried to hide their wares. 
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    Plastics in our ocean

    Plastics in our ocean

    Test your knowledge about plastics in our oceans, and learn about how they impact the environment by clicking on the image below...

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    04 Feb 2020

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    The Science behind your Christmas Dinner

    The Science behind your Christmas Dinner

    By Ester Pascual-Baixauli

    Ever wondered why you just can't stop reaching for another Quality Street or why you hate Brussel sprouts so much? Dig into the fascinating science behind your festive meal.

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    09 Dec 2019

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    Introductory level Duration 10 mins Updated 09 Dec 2019
    By Ester Pascual-Baixauli
    Ever wondered why you just can't stop reaching for another Quality Street or why you hate Brussel sprouts so much? Dig into the fascinating science behind...
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  • The chemistry of fireworks

    The chemistry of fireworks

    By Dr Simon Collinson

    Ever wondered about the science behind fireworks? Each type of firework has a slightly different design and ingredients - learn how the various explosions and colours occur.

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    Level: 1 Introductory

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    04 Nov 2019

    • The chemistry of fireworks

    The chemistry of fireworks
    Introductory level Duration 5 mins Updated 04 Nov 2019
    By Dr Simon Collinson
    Ever wondered about the science behind fireworks? Each type of firework has a slightly different design and ingredients - learn how the various...
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    Noble gases

    Noble gases

    By Professor Peter Taylor

    What happens when you put noble gases, some balloons and a rooftop together? Watch what happens...

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    Level: 1 Introductory

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    30 Aug 2019

    • Noble gases

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    Introductory level Duration 5 mins Updated 30 Aug 2019
    By Professor Peter Taylor
    What happens when you put noble gases, some balloons and a rooftop together? Watch what happens...
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    Fizzy drinks

    Fizzy drinks

    By The Small Matters team

    Find out what's really in those bubbles that give your drinks their fizz.

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    5 mins

    Level: 1 Introductory

    Updated on:

    30 Aug 2019

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    Find out what's really in those bubbles that give your drinks their fizz.
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