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First-ever survey of UK public attitudes to PFAS

Our YouGov research shows 9 in 10 people want PFAS controlled in food, drinking water and the environment.

Five go to Thailand

A group of educators took part in a conference interested in combining chemistry teaching and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Flexibility Triumphs: dry hire vs all-inclusive event venue hire

One of your likely first decisions when organising an event is whether a dry hire venue or all-inclusive events package is more suited to your needs.

Flexible battery power

A paper-like, polymer based rechargeable battery has been made by Japanese scientists.

For your inspiration: the elements of success

More than 200 guests joined us at the Royal Institution, for a joint event celebrating IYPT and showcasing the diversity of chemistry careers students

Former Royal Society of Chemistry Chief Executive Dr Richard Pike dies

Dr Richard Pike, one of the country's leading voices in science and education, has died at the age of 61.

Formula for the perfect cheese on toast revealed

The Royal Society of Chemistry, together with the British Cheese Board, has today announced the formula for making the perfect slice of cheese on toas

Free RSC Mobile app launched

The Royal Society of Chemistry has launched a free mobile app that is now available on iTunes.

From food to fuel

ChemSci Pick of the Week – Controlled energy release is essential for turning food and fuel into energy. Enzymes are responsible for this process in l

From Northumbria with love

Analytical chemistry lecturer Dr Michelle Carlin became the go-to expert toxicologist when the Salisbury spy-poisoning case broke earlier this year.

Fuel from sunlight

ChemSci Pick of the Week (VIDEO) – A new catalyst performs 'artificial photosynthesis' with increased efficiency – converting sunlight to hydrogen fue

Gas mask inventor Harrison honoured in death by Churchill

The RSC has discovered a handwritten letter by Winston Churchill, sent to the widow of Edward Harrison, a chemist who invented the gas mask during the

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GCSE results show science on the rise

Hundreds of thousands of pupils are finding out their GCSE results across England, Northern Ireland and Wales, in a second year of exams disrupted by

Get into teaching

We chat to four teachers about their experiences in the classroom and why more scientists should consider a career in teaching.

Getting a kick out of forensic science with Leicester City in the Community

What do you get when you mix a Premier League football club, a Royal Society of Chemistry outreach grant and a county full of young minds? Why, that’s

Giving longer life to wearable batteries

Scientists in South Korea have developed a novel reserve battery that combines long shelf life with flexibility and could have useful applications in

Glass of red wine a day keeps diabetes at bay

A small glass of red wine a day is enough to provide diabetics with their daily dose of a drug needed to combat the disease, scientists have shown.

Global challenges, chemistry solutions

The chemical sciences will play an important role in tackling global challenges. Find out why and how we support our community in contributing to this