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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 30/09/2026

New publication! 🥳 Catalysis: Volume 37 This new volume offers an extensive review of the latest advancements in the field, making it an essential resource for both academic researchers and industrial professionals. 📗 🔗https://shorturl.at/8sxhE #RSCBooks #newpublication #STEM #catalysis

Book cover for Catalysis, Volume 37 in the Royal Society of Chemistry Specialist Periodical Reports series. The upper section features a three-dimensional molecular model overlaid with a colourful computational surface map showing catalytic activity. Curved grey design elements frame the composition, with title, editors, and publisher branding below.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 28/09/2026

✅ Now Published! 📖 This comprehensive work explores both polymer and supramolecular gels, highlighting their synthesis, properties and wide-ranging applications.👩‍🔬 🙂Read the first chapter for free on our website: books.rsc.org/books/monogr... #RSCBooks #PolymerChemistry #SupramolecularGels

Book cover for Polymer and Supramolecular Gels, authored by Arun Kumar Nandi.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 25/09/2026

Out now: Aqueous Batteries for Energy Storage 🔋📘 Covering the latest developments in aqueous battery technologies, this new book is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals working in sustainable energy, batteries, and electrochemistry. 🔗: shorturl.at/gjIqF #RSCBooks

Book cover for Aqueous Batteries for Energy Storage. An illustrated battery cell filled with water and ions sits amid splashing waves, symbolizing aqueous energy storage. Circular icons show solar panels, hydrogen production, wind turbines, and hydropower. Text lists editors Chunyi Zhi, Xu Jin, and Xiaoqi Wang, with Royal Society branding.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 25/09/2026

If you will be in or around London on the 22nd of October why not come and join us to celebrate the launch of Boron: In Search of the Fifth Element. Attendance is free but you need to register: events.rsc.org/rsc/3432/reg... Registration closes on the 9th of October #BookLaunch #RSCBooks #Boron

Book Launch: Boron In Search of the Real Fifth Element
October 22nd 6:00pm Burlington House, UK
Join Author Stephen Mansell to celebrate the launch of his popular science book
Register now https://events.rsc.org/rsc/3432/register

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · 24/09/2026

There’s something about… Boron. And chemist & author Stephen Mansell is here to tell us why. Next month, we’ll dive into the untold stories of the fifth element and hear how it’s found such varied applications from glassware to anti-cancer drugs. Register 👇 www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/bor...

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Boron: in search of the real fifth element

What makes boron so extraordinary? Find out on 21 October with author Stephen Mansell

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 18/09/2026

📢Book Launch! Join Author Stephen Mansell on the 22nd of October at Burlington House to celebrate the launch of his new book Boron: In Search of the Real fifth Element. Register here: events.rsc.org/rsc/3432/register Registration closes on the 9th of October #BookLaunch #RSCBooks

Test reads: Book Launch: Boron
In Search of the Real Fifth Element
October 22nd 6:00pm | Burlington House, UK
Join Author Stephen Mansell to celebrate the launch of his popular science book.
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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 15/09/2026

Fatboy Slim to play anniversary gig at RSC's Burlington House... Legendary DJ set to play a special gig at our London HQ to celebrate 30 years of his debut album 'Better Living Through Chemistry' www.rsc.org/news/fatboy-...

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Superstar DJ Fatboy Slim to play anniversary set at RSC HQ

The electronic music legend will play a special gig at Burlington House to celebrate 30 years of his debut album 'Better Living Through Chemistry'.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 16/09/2026

📚🔬 New term, new chemistry skills! Explore our student essentials: 🌱 Green Chemistry 💻 A First Look at Coding in Chemistry 📈 Essential Mathematics for NMR and MRI Spectroscopists 🧪 Introduction to Biophysical Chemistry ⚡ Electrochemistry #Chemistry #STEM #RSCBooks #StartOfTerm

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 14/09/2026

Today marks the start of Peer Review Week. 👀📖 We would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has reviewed a book proposal for us over the last year. Not only do you help us to make decisions on what to publish, you also help our authors write stronger proposals and create better books.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 09/09/2026

Out now! 📗 🥳 Nanotechnology in Pharmaceutical Aerosol Science and Pulmonary Delivery 🫁 💊 🔎 This book presents a comprehensive reference dedicated to the intersection of nanotechnology and inhalation drug delivery. 🔗 shorturl.at/UrFbt #RSCBooks #newbook #aerosol #drugdelivery #publishing

Book cover for Nanotechnology in Pharmaceutical Aerosol Science and Pulmonary Delivery in the Royal Society of Chemistry Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Series. The illustration shows an inhaler releasing aerosolised nanoparticles, including clustered spherical particles and a cross-section revealing an encapsulated core. Blue, orange, and white design elements frame the scientific imagery.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 02/09/2026

Looking for a textbook to help master electrochemistry? 🤔 Don’t want to be discouraged by overbearing mathematical derivations? Then look no further! -> doi.org/10.1039/9781...

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Electrochemistry: Fundamentals, Cells and Applications

Looking for a textbook to help master electrochemistry? Interested in expanding your knowledge of the new technologies integrating electrochemistry? Don’t

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 28/08/2026

Out now! 🥳 📚 Magnetoresponsive Soft Nanosystems: Fundamentals and Applications Examines the most recent results in the field of magnetically responsive colloidal nanosystems Edited by experts, this volume is essential for anyone working in the field. 🔗 shorturl.at/JgUM1 #RSCBooks #Nanosystems

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 21/08/2026

✅Published! 📖 This book explores biomimetic biomaterials in dentistry, covering advancements in composites, restorations, tissue engineering and more, with insights from international experts on emerging trends. 🦷 #RSCBooks #BiomaterialsScience #BiomimeticBioinspiredBioactiveBiomaterials #OralCare

Book cover for Biomimetic, Bioinspired, and Bioactive Biomaterials for Oral Care, edited by Mary Anne Melo.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 19/08/2026

Now Published! Food Biopreservation an RSC Foundations Title 👏 Explore the chemistry and practical application of natural food preservation techniques using biopreservatives sourced from microorganisms, plants and animals 🔎 Read it here > lnkd.in/eFWJBcFf

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 17/08/2026

Are you excited about developments in machine learning and AI for chemistry but not sure where to start for your own research? Our new introductory book How to Use Machine Learning in Chemistry is the ideal first stepping stone on your digital chemistry journey. #RSCBooks #MachineLearningInChemistry

Text reads: How to Use Machine Learning in Chemistry: An Introduction. Author Hugh M Cartwright. Covering the underlying principles of machine learning as well as practical applications in science this book is an ideal primer for newcomers to the field. Order Now.
Image shows the cover of the book which includes a representation of spectrographic data flowing into a funnel over a conical flask.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 14/08/2026

The latest addition to the Royal Society of Chemistry's Sustainable Energy series. It brings together expert perspectives on the development of environmentally responsible energy storage technologies using upcycled waste materials. 🔗https://shorturl.at/hP84m #RSCBooks #newbook #energy

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RSC Japan @rscjapan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The RSC is proud to sponsor TOCAT10 at Waseda University. Stop by our booth during the afternoon coffee breaks (16:10-16:30 19-21 Aug) to meet the team and editors☕ #catalysis #触媒 Oral presenters are invited to submit to @catalysisscitech.rsc.org TOCAT themed collection by 30 Sep👉 lnkd.in/e9Ma_yY4

Contributors who have given oral presentations are invited to submit a manuscript to Catalysis Science and Technology to a themed collection based on the TOCAT conference.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 10/08/2026

👶 Are you new to the technique of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy? 📖 Need a practical refresher? 🧪 Or want to know how to avoid common mistakes in data analysis, sample preparation and methodology? Then this new title is for you. books.rsc.org/books/edited... #RSCBooks #XPS #InorganicChemistry

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 31/07/2026

🐦There is still time benefit from the early bird registration rate for our upcoming Food and us Symposium. Exploring how to reshape the future of food combined with emerging technologies the conference tackles questions consumers ask every day. www.rsc.org/events/find-...

RSC Food and us symposium 2026
12-13 October 2026, London UK
Early bird deadline 24th August 2026

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 27/07/2026

🔎 Looking for a concise, vendor-neutral playbook for applying AI across discovery, materials & manufacturing? 💡 Discover clear methods, real examples and validation checklists while keeping chemical intuition firmly in the loop! Read AI Revolution in Chemistry, published today! 📖

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 23/07/2026

✅ Now Published! 📖 This book explores the integration of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles into textiles, enhancing functionality for diverse applications. Covering fundamentals, challenges and future trends.👖 #RSCBooks #NanoscienceAndNanotechnology #MetalNanoparticlesTextileApplications

Book cover for Functional Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Textile Applications, edited by Shahid Ul Islam.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 22/07/2026

📚 New Book: Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Drug Design This volume explores how AI is transforming drug discovery, published today in the Drug Discovery Series. ✨ Learn more: shorturl.at/iu3tD #RSCBooks #drugdiscovery #machinelearning

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 17/07/2026

Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants synthesized by plants and microorganisms. Discover their varied microbial sources and how they can be harnessed for industrial applications. Microbial Carotenoids: From Laboratory to Market books.rsc.org/books/edited... #RSCBooks

book cover for Microbial Carotenoids: From Laboratory to Market Edited by Cassamo Mussagy and Laurent Dufossé. Published in the Food Chemistry, Function and Analysis Series. Cover image shows dividing microbial cells and a space filling model of a carotenoid molecule.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 15/07/2026

✅ Published! 📖 A unified, accessible guide to termolecular reaction dynamics, linking theory and experiment across energy regimes with applications from ozone formation to combustion. An essential resource for modelling complex gas‑phase reactions.⚗️ #RSCBooks #RSCFoundations #TermolecularReactions

Book cover for Termolecular Reactions, authored by Jesús Pérez-Ríos.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 14/07/2026

RSC Books' Associate Publisher Merlin Fox is attending the 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC10) and has been enjoying the plenary talk by Nobel prize winner (and RSC book Author!) Professor Susumu Kitagawa

A photograph of professor Susumu Kitagawa delivering a lecture. The slide displayed reads The Era of the Dynamic Crystal
old concept: crystal = rigid lattice. New concept: crystal = dynamic framework. By mastering the architecture of empty space, metal-organic frameworks have permanently redefined the limits of solid matter.
The slide shows an image of a metal organic framework structure receding into the background and the book cover of Prof. Kitagawa's book Flexible Metal-Organic Frameworks

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 13/07/2026

The Chemists’ Community Fund is here for you and your loved ones. From rising energy bills and the increasing cost of living to unexpected changes, we can provide financial support and access to budgeting, debt management, and legal advice. Get in touch with us: rsc.li/4wzzlwE #ChemSky

Support for you and your family - the Chemists' Community Fund is here for you and your loved ones.

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · 13/07/2026

Don’t worry if you missed our webinar on the science of soap, you can catch up with the recording in your on time here👇 @manhattanscientist.bsky.social @rsc.org #soap #science #saponification #fashion #sustainability #chemsky www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/how...

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 13/07/2026

✅ Now Published! 📖 From gut flora and cardiovascular health to cancer prevention and sustainable development, this book explores the mechanisms that make a plant-based diet a powerful tool for health.🪴 #RSCBooks #FoodChemistryFunctionAnalysis #PlantbasedDiets

Book cover for The Science of Plant-based Diets in Human Health, edited by Duo Li.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 11/07/2026

✈️ The aviation sector’s direct emissions account for roughly 2.5% of global CO2. Published today Sustainable Aviation Fuels provides an introduction to the need for SAF, specific processes and feedstocks for SAF production and economic and regulatory aspects. books.rsc.org/books/edited...

book cover for sustainable Aviation Fuels Edited by Leonard Uchejim Okonye, Chike George Okoye-Chine, Kabir Opeyemi Otun and Jianwei Ren.
The cover image shows an aeroplane in flight and around it images of algae, industrial reactor vessels, fuel pumps and storage tanks.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 10/07/2026

Yesterday, our Associate Publisher, Janet Freshwater, attended the 13th International Symposium on Microscale Chemistry with a display of books and educational materials. The conference is aimed at schoolteachers, technicians, academics, and education professionals from the UK and overseas.

A photograph of a table with a Royal Society of Chemistry tablecloth. On the table are a range of books, leaflets and magazines from the Royal Society of Chemistry

A photograph of a conference display. In the foreground an array of Royal Society of Chemistry books and magazines can be seen on a table top. In the background is a Royal Society of chemistry banner stand with the text Teach Chemistry readable.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 06/07/2026

✅ Now Published! 📖 This book explores the application of surfactants as corrosion inhibitors in a range of industries and indicates the future direction of this emerging technology.🧪👣 🙂Read 1st chapter free on our website: books.rsc.org/books/edited... #RSCBooks #Surfactants #CorrosionProtection

Book cover for Surfactants for Corrosion Protection: Chemistry, Design and Applications, edited by Elyor Berdimurodov and Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 25/06/2026

The sun is blazing down at RSC books HQ ☀️which has got us thinking about Cutaneous Photoaging for Throwback Thursday Published in 2019, discover the biochemical mechanisms of photoaging and key aspects of photoprotection and photomedicine. books.rsc.org/books/edited... #RSCBooks #ThrowbackThursday

Book cover for Cutaneous Photoaging, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry as part of the Comprehensive Series in Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences. Edited by Rachel E B Watson and Christopher E M Griffiths. Cover image shows stylised graphics of two cross sections of the skin with an arrow pointing from one to the other.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 25/06/2026

Published! Advances in Virus Detection with Sensors doi.org/10.1039/9781... Designed for researchers, engineers, clinicians, and policymakers, this volume provides both a deep dive into current technologies and a forward-looking perspective on the future of virus detection.

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Julian R. Silverman @manhattanscientist.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Thursday, I'll be giving a webinar with @chemistryworld.com on the science behind the suds. Come for the bubbles, stay for a discussion of emulsions and micelles. www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/how...

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How and why soap works: the science behind the suds

Discover the chemistry behind our favourite household cleaner - join us on 25 June

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · 19/06/2026

Join us next week Thursday for the science behind the suds, as author & sustainable materials research Julian Silverman presents insights & demonstrations from his book. Register here for the free one-hour webinar👇 @rsc.org #ChemSky www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/how...

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How and why soap works: the science behind the suds

Discover the chemistry behind our favourite household cleaner - join us on 25 June

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RSC-CICAG @rsc-cicag.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Royal Society of Chemistry Chemistry Databases Update: Contribution from Tamara Hughes, and Susan Richardson Read all about it in the latest issue of Distillate (Pg: 66-67): www.rsccicag.org/index_htm_fi...

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 19/06/2026

Out today The Inorganic Circular Economy provides a balanced look at which inorganic materials can be recycled, which could be recyclable in the future and which may never be recyclable. #RSCBooks #CircularEconomy Read the first chapter for free on our website books.rsc.org/books/monogr...

The Inorganic Circular Economy: Recycling the Non-recyclable
Author Mark A Benvenuto
Discover which inorganic materials can be recycled, which could be recyclable in the future and which may never be recyclable.
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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 18/06/2026

🎉Congratulations to Dr Lucia Burgio, Series Editor for our Practical and Technical Guides for Laboratory-based Chemists, for winning the Analytical Science: Theophilus Redwood Prize for her application of analytical chemistry to cultural heritage research www.rsc.org/standards-an...

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text reads Dr Lucia Burgio. Analytical Science open Prize: Theophilus Redwood Prize. Victoria and Albert Museum.
Image shows a head and shoulders photo of Dr Lucia Burgio in her laboratory, a microscope can be seen in the background.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 17/06/2026

✅ Published Today! 📖 This book explores eco-friendly alternatives to traditional surfactants, highlighting their role in fabric processing, waste treatment and circular economy practices. This volume offers practical insights into biosurfactants. 👣👖 #RSCBooks #Biosurfactants #Sustainability

Book cover for Biosurfactants for a Sustainable Textile Industry, edited by Monohar Hossain Mondal and Bidyut Saha.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 09/06/2026

✅ Now Published! 📖 Beginning with basic chemical engineering principles for chemists and those who need a refresher, this textbook aims to teach process intensification to newcomers in green chemistry, as well as chemical engineering students. 🥬 📚 #RSCBooks #ProcessIntensification #Textbook

Book cover for Process Intensification: Principles and Practice, authored by Kamelia Boodhoo, Fernando Russo Abegão, Adam Harvey, Jonathan Lee, Vladimir Zivkovic and Jonathan McDonough.

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RRB Conference @rrbconference.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

#RRB2026 Congratulations to the winners of the 3 Best PhD Communications i.e. SiddhiPavale, Devanshu Sajwan & Raejeong Ryu! Thank you @rsc.org @rscsustainability.rsc.org for sponsoring these prizes! @synbioc.bsky.social @pedrofardim.bsky.social @fbwugent.bsky.social @chsteven.bsky.social

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Julian R. Silverman @manhattanscientist.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

There are still a few tickets left for my book release and talk tomorrow in Brooklyn. Come for the talk stay for the soapy details. www.eventbrite.com/e/lectures-o...

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Lectures on Tap - "The Chemistry and Material Science of Soap"

Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in NYC bars.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 05/06/2026

Published: Handbook of Bio-based Packaging for Agri-food Applications doi.org/10.1039/9781... This book explores the rapidly expanding range of bio-based materials being developed for use in food and drink packaging.

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · 29/05/2026

Just a month until a fascinating webinar exploring the chemistry of soap. In the free one-hour session, we’ll hear from Julian Silverman on his latest book ‘How and why soap works’ who will also deliver live demonstrations: @rsc.org @rscbooks.rsc.org #ChemSky www.chemistryworld.com/webinars/how...

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How and why soap works: the science behind the suds

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 29/05/2026

🧼Soap has been used for centuries worldwide and is key to health and hygiene. But how exactly does soap work? Out now 🫧How and Why Soap Works 🫧 explores the science behind this everyday substance. Find out more or order on our website: books.rsc.org/books/monogr... #RSCBooks #EverydayChemistry

How and Why Soap Works. Author Julian Silverman. Using hands-on demonstrations readers can perform at home this book explores the fundamental science behind soap.

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 26/05/2026

Announcing the RSC Food and us symposium 2026! Join us to explore the science behind modern food, from sustainability and health to AI innovations shaping our food systems. Find out more ➡️ rsc.li/foodandus26

RSC Food and Us Symposium 2026 organized by the Royal Society of Chemistry, taking place on October 12-13, 2026, in London, UK.

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Chemical Science @chemicalscience.rsc.org · 27/05/2026

📢 We are excited to announce this year’s Chemical Science symposium on the topic of digital chemistry in the age of AI and machine learning! Find out more at rsc.li/chemscisymp2026 The symposium will be held in London, UK on the 29th and 30th of October 2026 in person only. #ChemSciSymposium

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 20/05/2026

✅Published Today!📖Unlocking Chemical Thinking advocates for teaching centered on central disciplinary ideas integrated with authentic chemical practices to encourage students to think and solve problems.🧠 Read 1st chapter free books.rsc.org/books/monogr... #RSCBooks #AdvancesInChemistryEducation

Book cover for Unlocking Chemical Thinking: Reimagining Chemistry Teaching and Learning, authored by Vicente Talanquer.

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Julian R. Silverman @manhattanscientist.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

As we get closer to the release of How and Why Soap Works I can’t help but see soap everywhere (it’s not that hard). Communicating science is hard! A small example: Unless the soap is alive (which it is not) it would be heathful n not healthy!

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 16/05/2026

Today is the International day of light which commemorates the anniversary of the first successful laser operation in 1960 by physicist and engineer, Theodore Maiman. Why not celebrate with a copy of our recent pop sci book Luminous Phenomena #RSCBooks books.rsc.org/books/monogr...

Luminous Phenomena: A Story of Spontaneous Combustion, Phosphorescence and Other Cold Lights
Author Allan Pentecost
Luminous Phenomena focusses upon a series of uncommon or rarely reported luminous events attempting to unravel some mysteries but leaving others open for readers to explore themselves.
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