As we come to the end of this week, do you have any questions on what is happening in the world of chemistry, including in the area of antibiotics? You …
Despite the health risks, and despite the regulating bodies’ attempts to eliminate drugs from sport, the use of illegal substances is still occurring. Is cheating here to stay? Drugs are …
To protect cuts and abrasions, traditionally, flexible cloth bandages are used. These are typically made from cotton. After scouring and bleaching, cotton is 99% cellulose. Cellulose is a polymer made …
Football, or soccer, is one of the most popular sports in existence. This stems mainly from the nature of the game requiring no aides to playing, such as sticks, bats …
Almost every day you will see a commercial or product placement of some sort. Many companies invest heavily in their marketing and advertising departments in order to promote their products …
Injuries are a common sight in sports, particularly those with contact rules. The fast pace of the game and competitive nature of the athletes can lead to rash challenges, pulled …
Polymers are often trialed in sport for properties which can be beneficial in other areas of science and technology. So, let’s look more closely at some specific examples. The following …
The optimum design of sports equipment requires the application of a number of disciplines, from anatomy to materials science, for enhanced performance, to make the equipment as user-friendly as possible …
There are a wide variety of polymers available in the world and an even greater number of monomers, which make up these polymeric chains. Understanding how monomers react to form …
Teflon Teflon® is the trademark name for a family of fluorinated polymers that includes poly(tetrafluoroethylene), PTFE ([–CF2–CF2–]n). What are polymers? PTFE was first made by accident by the American chemist …
Rather than coffee staining our teeth, or coffee table, let’s use this staining power creatively to make a ‘molecular’ work of art. Hints and tips for coffee art Make sure …
Most of us have a favourite style of coffee and every cup will taste different because of the roast of the coffee bean, the grind, the amount of bean used, …