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Anti-wrinkle cosmetics
The market for skin care products to help combat the signs of ageing is massive, with global sales projected to reach US$69.6 billion by the end of 2010...

Periodic table video
Watch this video to see scientists from the University of Nottingham performing the science experiments that are too hot for the classroom.

Can you ever erase your fingerprints?
Criminals who wipe their prints from incriminating evidence can still be caught, say chemists. Even with recent advances in DNA analysis, the science...

Boiling water can release harmful chemicals
U sing boiling water in plastic bottles increases the release of harmful “gender-bending” chemicals, say scientists. A US study has found that using...

New material repairs itself
A material which repairs itself under UV light. Sounds impossible? It isn’t. Scientists have created a new kind of polymer, which heals itself when...

Stress buster spray
For some people, potentially awkward situations such as exams, interviews, even social situations can cause a great amount of anxiety, which may impact...

The Periodic Table explained
It’s one of the few scientific tools available on mugs and t-shirts, but where did the periodic table come from? Classifying the chemical elements has...

Chemistry and crime
Most people associate forensic science with fingerprints, DNA and ballistics – but chemistry catches criminals, too. Identifying substances When someone’s...

Chemistry and Physics
Where is the line between chemistry and physics, and how do they overlap? Read on to find out. History These days, our knowledge and technology blur the...

Organic and inorganic chemistry
Chemistry can be divided into organic and inorganic - but what’s the difference?