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Explore our case studies on making chemistry workspaces more accessible for disabled scientists.
As part of our Disability-Inclusive Laboratories in the Chemical Sciences report, the library offers 29 examples to inspire change.
Read the case studies & share your own: https://rsc.li/486SU67
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Promotional poster by the Royal Society of Chemistry titled 'Disability-Inclusive Laboratories in the Chemical Sciences'. Features an illustration of diverse individuals working in a laboratory setting, emphasizing accessibility in chemistry.
November 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Show students how ideas travel across subjects! Medical physics is a perfect example. We have curated a list of articles showing how physics saves lives, which is perfect for classroom reading.

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Free STEM teaching resources. Inspiring for the classroom. How physics can save lives. About: interdisciplinary research, physical concepts in medical physics, eg. 3D organ imaging, cancer therapies, medical nano robotic, HIV therapy.
November 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Why does skunk spray smell so bad, and what are some science-backed methods for removing the stench? The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics in @cenmag.bsky.social takes a look: cen.acs.org/biological-c...

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Infographic titled “What makes skunk spray stink?” It explains that thiol compounds cause the odor. Earlier research misidentified 1-butanethiol, but two major thiols were later confirmed: (E)-2-butene-1-thiol (38–40% of volatiles) and 3-methyl-1-butanethiol (18–26%). It also notes the presence of thioacetates and quinolines. A central image shows a skunk. A section describes why the smell worsens with water: thioacetates convert to thiols when wet. Another section explains odor removal: tomato juice is ineffective; a mixture of 3% hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish detergent oxidizes thiols to odorless sulfonic acids. It also mentions pericosine A, a compound that forms odorless thioethers with thiols.
November 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Show learners where each piece of equipment fits in the process of distillation and what changes of state take place 🧪 💧 ⬇️
Teaching distillation’s apparatus and stages
Walk your 14-16 learners through the process of distillation and the equipment needed
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November 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Issue 75 of Science in School is out! 🎉

It’s packed with classroom activities on radioactivity, chemical clocks, nutritional and environmental science. And offers exciting insights into antimatter, “cannibal” stars, quantum tech, and medical physics.

👉 scienceinschool.org/issue/issue-...
A close-up image of an ancient relief of Roman fighters is shown. On the side, an orange stripe reading issue 75 and EIROforum. A text reads chemically investigate ancient sports drinks
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Teaching enthalpy cycles? You need some chalk and shaving foam for guaranteed learning
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#SciTeachUK #scienceducation #chemed
Partial view of a child wearing a burgundy blazer crouching on a tiled floor writing chemistry equations in chalk from a partially visible text book
August 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Teaching Hess’s cycles? Follow these steps to success – literally!
#SciTeachUK #cogscisci #iteachchem
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August 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Correct Answers But No Learning
Learning doesn't always happen when the student completes a task. It's what happens when the task causes the student to think.
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July 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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June 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Dr. Pedro A Enriquez on X: "On Thursday, June 26th, we continue with the celebration of #IYQ2025. Save the date: 7:30 PM Logroño @Casa_Ciencias. Esperanza López Manzanares, from @ift_uam_csic, will talk to us about "The Quantum Revolution" @FECYT_ciencia @RSEQUMICA @unirioja #UCC #quantum2025 https://t.co/OQUFrrUwtG" / X
On Thursday, June 26th, we continue with the celebration of #IYQ2025. Save the date: 7:30 PM Logroño @Casa_Ciencias. Esperanza López Manzanares, from @ift_uam_csic, will talk to us about "The Quantum Revolution" @FECYT_ciencia @RSEQUMICA @unirioja #UCC #quantum2025 https://t.co/OQUFrrUwtG
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June 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology at the UR
Announcement poster. Thursday April 9 2025. At lecture hall 002, CCT, UR
April 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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El pasado jueves celebramos exitosamente la fase local de la XXXVIII Olimpiada Española de Química en la Universidad de La Rioja @unirioja . Felicitamos a todos los estudiantes que participaron con mucha ilusión ,🏅, que algunos de ellos vinieron de lejos
March 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Helplines asked #CLEAPSS for an alternative to CuO/H₂SO₄ neutralisation reaction salt making for students to make salts. Not easy, but using ed/ox metal/acid reactions uses the same skills. This is iron(II) sulfate made from staples.
#ITeachchem #RealTimeChem #chatchemistry
0.25 cm³ of 1M copper sulfate is added to the iron staples and 2 cm³ of 1.5M sulfuric acid It is heated for 10 minutes. Can also use steel paper clips. This is the personal spirit burner (ethanol biofuel) hotplate. Using filter paper in small-scale chem does not work. Filtering the reaction mixture through cotton wool in a Pasteur pipette. Copper particles and bits of iron are separated from the iron(II) sulfate solution.. Heating the filtered solution for 10 minutes on my personal spirit-burner, bio-fuel, hotplate. Then leave to cool. The crystals form slowly, which might take longer than a lesson, but the results are very beautiful.
February 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Teaching electrochemistry? Use a sequential approach to reinforce learning and maximise student success
https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-7-best-practicals-for-teaching-electrochemistry-from-11-18/4020527.article
#iteachchem #scied
A composite image of seven electrochemistry practicals.
February 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Read about @ianmcdaid.bsky.social's tried-and-tested route for spiralling your curriculum to reinforce key ideas from 11 to 18 👇
https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-7-best-practicals-for-teaching-electrochemistry-from-11-18/4020527.article
#edusky #chatchemistry
The 7 best practicals for teaching electrochemistry from 11–18
Use a sequential approach to reinforce learning and maximise student success
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February 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Find a range of resources, including equipment lists, videos, safety information and more on electrolysis, redox reactions and oxidation states
https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-7-best-practicals-for-teaching-electrochemistry-from-11-18/4020527.article
#teachingresources #chemed
A Bunsen burner under a tripod that had a ceramic dish with electrodes in and a dark liquid that is emitting a dark smoke.
February 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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@ianmcdaid.bsky.social shares his 7 best practicals for teaching electrochemistry from 11–18, featuring microscale experiments
https://edu.rsc.org/feature/the-7-best-practicals-for-teaching-electrochemistry-from-11-18/4020527.article
#scienceteachers #edchatie
A Petri dish with a drop of yellow liquid, a piece of paper and a drop of blue liquid hooked up to electrodes.
February 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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@kcoscience.bsky.social and Amanda Clegg presented brilliantly on the deconstructed practical, building on their EiC article: edu.rsc.org/feature/succ...

@associationscied.bsky.social #ASEConf2025
The deconstructed practical presentation slide on a digital whiteboard.
January 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Año Internacional de la Ciencia y Tecnología Cuántica
Las Naciones Unidas han proclamado 2025 como el Año Internacional de la Ciencia y la Tecnología Cuánticas en reconocimiento a los 100 años desde el desarrollo de la mecánica cuántica.
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January 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM