Royal Society Of Chemistry Courses

Polymer Biodegradation Testing and Planning for Meeting Future EU REACH Regulations

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Explore current challenges and emerging methodologies in polymer biodegradation testing, focusing on new EU regulations and innovative assessment approaches for environmental safety.

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• 23 minutes
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The Chemical History of a Candle - From Faraday's Christmas Lectures

Discover the fascinating science behind candle flames through Faraday's historic lectures, exploring their profound impact on scientific communication and enduring legacy in chemistry.

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• 49 minutes
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• Free Video

Three Important Collections of Chemicals at the Science Museum, London

Explore three significant chemical collections at London's Science Museum: Perkin's mauve samples, Bonaparte's element collection, and Moissan's electric arc compounds.

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• 33 minutes
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• Free Video

The National Materials Innovation Strategy

Discover the National Materials Innovation Strategy presented by Ian Kinloch from the Henry Royce Institute in this concise 11-minute talk.

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• 11 minutes
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Rosalind Franklin's Contributions to DNA Structure and Virus Research

Discover the groundbreaking contributions of Rosalind Franklin to DNA structure determination and virus research through an expert's perspective on her revolutionary crystallography work.

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• 29 minutes
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Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin - Life and Scientific Contributions in Crystallography

Discover the remarkable life and scientific achievements of Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin, from her early influences to groundbreaking work on Vitamin B12 and insulin structure determination.

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• 33 minutes
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Creative Chemistry Inside the Eighteenth-Century Crutchley Dye Houses, London

Discover the fascinating world of 18th-century textile dyeing through the Crutchley dye houses of London, exploring historical chemical processes and creative techniques used in fabric coloration.

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• 1 hour 15 minutes
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• Free Video

A Hundred Years of Conservation Research at the British Museum

Explore the fascinating evolution of conservation science at the British Museum through a century of groundbreaking research and preservation techniques.

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• 1 hour 2 minutes
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Harriet Brooks: Pioneering Woman Nuclear Scientist 1876-1933

Discover the remarkable story of Harriet Brooks, a pioneering nuclear scientist whose groundbreaking contributions to early radioactivity research shaped modern physics and paved the way for women in science.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
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• Free Video

Quinine-Urea: History and Effectiveness as a Local Anaesthetic

Explore the fascinating history of quinine-urea as a local anaesthetic, examining its development, applications, and the questions surrounding its effectiveness.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
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• Free Video

Where Did Chemistry Begin? A Search for Ancient Origins

Explore the fascinating debate on chemistry's birthplace between Egypt and Mesopotamia, including the story of Tapputi, possibly the world's first chemist from 1,200 BCE.

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• 1 hour 4 minutes
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Putting the Chemistry Back into the History and Philosophy of Chemistry

Explore how chemistry fundamentals shape our understanding of its historical development through real-world examples and philosophical perspectives from expert research.

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• 1 hour 2 minutes
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Alchemy in Graeco-Roman Egypt

Explore the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian alchemy and its Graeco-Roman influences through an expert examination of early chemical practices, techniques, and historical developments.

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• 1 hour 5 minutes
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• Free Video

The History of Chemistry Between 1914 and 2019

Explore the fascinating evolution of chemistry from World War I to modern times, examining key developments, breakthroughs, and cultural impacts that shaped the field over a century.

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• 56 minutes
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Henry Enfield Roscoe - A Campaigning Chemist

Discover the fascinating life and scientific contributions of Henry Enfield Roscoe, a pioneering 19th-century chemist who shaped modern chemistry through his research and advocacy.

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• 1 hour 17 minutes
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• Free Video