9th December 2010
A roundup of the hype and science of NASA's controversial announcement
23rd November 2010
Helen Sharman writes on the alien chemistry of planets and stars
15th November 2010
Check out the five top entries for the competition and vote for your favourite
11th November 2010
One chemist saved millions of lives, and paid for his dedication with his life
9th November 2010
A chemistry set and a young boy's curiosity led to the birth of an industry, writes Alan Dronsfield
2nd November 2010
The life and works of Thomas Midgley, Jr, creator of leaded petrol and CFCs
1st November 2010
A poll of chemists found the best and worst of TV presenter chemistry - now it's your turn!
26th October 2010
A roundup of the evidence for and against the purported arachnid repellent
21st October 2010
Today we remember Nelson, Victory, and the secret element of success: copper
12th October 2010
Helen Sharman on the science of living in space
8th October 2010
A public poll indicates people think science degrees are better value for taxpayers' money
7th October 2010
What is so important about the Heck, Negishi and Suzuki reactions?
14th September 2010
Professor Alan Dronsfield examines the practicalities of a poisoning half a century ago
3rd September 2010
Paul Gallagher stands up for science pupils
31st August 2010
Brian Emsley mourns the plight of the under-loved species
27th August 2010
For all their bad press, chemicals with E numbers are mostly harmless
24th August 2010
Helen Sharman ponders the safety of future bathroom cabinet products
20th August 2010
Even brass coins apparently stick to this magnetic mum
13th August 2010
The chemistry of the distinctive bubbles of champagne is almost entirely responsible for its vivid taste and aroma
10th August 2010
Alan Dronsfield looks at cocaine's history of perking up, pulling teeth and Papal endorsement
9th August 2010
The RSC's offer of a £1million bounty for a 100% chemical free product has attracted the good, the bad and the downright ridiculous
3rd August 2010
Find some amazing chemistry in your house, tell us about it in a creative way, and win an iPad
2nd August 2010
We unveil the story of the true hero of the classic tale: a forgotten chemist and TE Lawrence's mentor
29th July 2010
Which? Magazine declares washing machine eco-balls and dryerballs as "a waste of money", and the supposed science behind them leaves a lot to be desired too
23rd July 2010
There is a good chance all life on Earth is, in part, made up of space footballs.
15th July 2010
Pupils scoop prize for unravelling conker theory
24th June 2010
British astronaut Helen Sharman asks why science is no longer considered culture in the UK
21st May 2010
Is the 'artificial life' news that significant?
7th May 2010
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