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From test tube to Turner – the role of the chemist in art

by Andy Abbott
From test tube to Turner – the role of the chemist in art
for 14-19 and upwards,
Lectures | 14-19 and upwards | 11 years ago | 1863 views
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Professor Andy Abbott looked at the changes in the artist's pallet from natural pigments through the work of the alchemist and the chemist

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From the Romans to the Ring Main

by Rob Casey
From the Romans to the Ring Main
for 14-19 and upwards,
Lectures | 14-19 and upwards | 11 years ago | 1741 views
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In London major trunk mains, commissioned by Water Companies who ceased trading over 100 years ago, operate alongside modern assets such the Thames Water Ring Main commissioned in the 1990’s. Hence legacy plays an important part in way the current ....

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Future Cities

by Richard Miller
Future Cities
for 14-19 and upwards,
Lectures | 14-19 and upwards | 11 years ago | 1367 views
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Dr Richard Miller, Head of Sustainability at the UK's Technology Strategy Board, speaks about the problems we are facing in our cities and current ways in which these are being addressed.  He gives examples of how chemists and small-medium sized ent....

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Genetic fingerprinting: past, present and future

by Alec Jeffreys
Genetic fingerprinting: past, present and future
for 14-19 and upwards,
Lectures | 14-19 and upwards | 11 years ago | 8139 views
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Alec Jeffreys presents the origins of DNA fingerprinting through to the latest developments and their social impact

 

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Harnessing the light fantastic

by Nick Terrill
Harnessing the light fantastic
for 14-19 and upwards,
Lectures | 14-19 and upwards | 11 years ago | 1432 views
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Professor Nick Terrill, principal beamline scientist at Diamond Light Source, explains how intense light produced at the UK's national synchrotron science facility in Oxfordshire is being used to examine colour changing polymers and research the next....

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Magical Power of Transition Metals

by Ei-ichi Negishi
Magical Power of Transition Metals
for 18-22 and upwards,
Lectures | 18-22 and upwards | 11 years ago | 1285 views
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Talk starts at 24:00 minutes.  The wonderful world of catalysis.

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Making Sense of Scents

by Various Presenters
Making Sense of Scents
for 14-19 and upwards,
Discussions | 14-19 and upwards | 11 years ago | 1986 views
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A panel of experts discussed the powerful effects that fragrances have on enhancing lives, rehabilitation and triggering reactions and memories.

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Next few days to next few decades

by Peter Gibbs
Next few days to next few decades
for 14-19 and upwards,
Lectures | 14-19 and upwards | 11 years ago | 1633 views
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BBC Weather presenter and Met Office forecaster Peter Gibbs takes a behind the scenes look at weather prediction.

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Nuts about Christmas?

by Clare Mills
Nuts about Christmas?
for 14-19 and upwards,
Lectures | 14-19 and upwards | 11 years ago | 1307 views
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Professor Clare Mills from the Institute of Food Research delves into the mysteries of food allergies, using some festive examples to shed light on the how's and why's of these immune responses to otherwise harmless substances.

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Our Light Materials

by Howard Colquhoun
Our Light Materials
for 14-19 and upwards,
Lectures | 14-19 and upwards | 11 years ago | 1850 views
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In the 21st century, even the toughest of metals are now being replaced by synthetic carbon-based materials that are so strong, light, and resistant to high temperatures that they can be used in the construction of high-performance aircraft.  How....

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Recharging the Planet

by Clare Grey
Recharging the Planet
for 14-19 and upwards,
Lectures | 14-19 and upwards | 11 years ago | 1352 views
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Energy storage technologies such as fuel cells, batteries, electrolysis and super capacitors will need to be improved to enable better use of intermittent renewable electricity sources and the development of sustainable transport in the future.

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Science Advice and Policy Making

by John Cadogan
Science Advice and Policy Making
for 18-22 and upwards,
Lectures | 18-22 and upwards | 11 years ago | 1862 views
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Professor Sir John Cadogan was awarded the RSC Lord Lewis Prize 2010 in recognition of his distinguished research in organic chemistry and his wide-ranging, distinctive and significant contributions in industry and public service.

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