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CHEMISTRY

Inquiry-based chemistry training for west coast natural sciences teacher

Advancing Knowledge Non-Profit Company (AK NPC) has continued its professional development programme for Natural Sciences educators in the West Coast Education District of the…

  • SKATT
5 min read
CHEMISTRY

Chemistry and mathematics teacher training using an inquiry-based approach at Inkcubeko youth & science centre in George

Advancing Knowledge NPC (AK NPC) continued its inquiry-based STEM education training for senior phase (grade 7-9) natural sciences teachers at the Inkcubeko Youth & Science…

  • SKATT
4 min read
A baby who is suffering from respiratory disease receives treatment at Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital in Dhaka. (Photo by Munir Uz Zaman/AFP)
AIR POLLUTANTS

One in five deaths are due to fossil fuel air pollution

Researchers of a new study hope policymakers will consider the health benefits of alternative energy solutions

  • Chris Gilili
2 min read
Professor John Bradley, Honorary Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand
CHEMISTRY

2019 International Year: Periodic Table of Chemical Elements

Mendeleev’s discovery accurately maps the link between atoms and elements, and the micro and macro worlds

  • Professor John Bradley
9 min read
At the National Science and Technology discussion forum, scientists warned that several elements are finite and must be managed sustainably
ADVERTORIAL SUPPLEMENT

Systems thinking, sustainable development and chemical elements

Chemical elements from the perspective of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

  • Advertorial Supplement
5 min read
Professor John Bradley, Honorary Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand
CHEMISTRY

2019 International Year: Periodic Table of the Elements

Mendeleev’s discovery accurately maps the link between atoms and elements, and the micro and macro worlds

  • Professor John Bradley
9 min read
Professor Tebello Nyokong
CHEMISTRY

Where there’s wool, there’s a way

Rhodes University’s Professor Tebello Nyokong wants to produce students who push the boundaries of innovation.

  • Sarah Wild
7 min read
CHEMISTRY

Nobel prize goes to scientists who took chemistry into cyberspace

Three US scientists have won the Nobel prize for chemistry for work on computer programs which simulate complex chemical processes.

  • Reuters
4 min read
Flow chemistry is leading the change towards safer cleaner experiments. (Supplied)
CHEMISTRY

Chemistry’s changing flow gives this science greener methods

Flow chemistry is the industry’s best way of providing information in a safer and cleaner fashion.

  • Debbie Derry
3 min read
Making chemistry magical
BASIC EDUCATION

Making chemistry magical

Puppets are helping learners to get to grips with the subject on a molecular level

  • Thabo Mohlala
2 min read