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Exploring the chemistry behind chemistry this Valentine’s Day

Chemistry in a relationship refers to the intense feelings of connection, passion and romance that people share. This Valentine's Day, Dr Alex Baker, a chemistry professor at the University of Warwick, explores the real chemistry behind chemistry. He explains how flowers and chocolates are as good as any love potion you could create to induce feelings of love.

Tue 13 Feb 2024, 01:00 | Tags: Chemistry, Valentine's Day

What fireworks can teach us about the sky at night

With New Years Eve on the horizon, scientists reveal just why fireworks are differently coloured and what this can teach us about stars in space.

Elements commonly found in salts are used to make the colours in fireworks. The colours are caused when the elements are heated, causing them to release light in different colours, from bright blues to deep reds.

Sun 31 Dec 2023, 09:00 | Tags: Chemistry, Space, Stars, astronomy

The University of Warwick opens its science labs to support students from Aylesford School, Warwick

The University of Warwick has opened its science labs for A-Level students from Aylesford School, Warwick who have been affected by asbestos.

Mon 18 Dec 2023, 16:14 | Tags: Biology, Chemistry, schools

University of Warwick chemist secures slice of £4m grant

Dr Mark Greenhalgh, a chemist at the University of Warwick, has secured a substantial grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to establish an international collaboration for his pioneering research in catalysis and molecular interactions.

 

Wed 06 Dec 2023, 11:56 | Tags: International, Chemistry

What Guy Fawkes can teach us about the sky at night

With bonfire night on the horizon, scientists reveal just why fireworks are differently coloured and what this can teach us about stars in space.

Fri 03 Nov 2023, 09:45 | Tags: Physics, Chemistry, Sciences

Scientists receive funding to create a universal software for quantum dynamics simulations

For the first time, scientists will develop a universal software framework for simulations, removing many barriers that exist to achieving a deeper understanding across the quantum world.

Fri 27 Oct 2023, 09:59 | Tags: research, Chemistry, Sciences

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