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Chemistry plays a vital
role in the development

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of everyday consumer products.

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From cleaning agents to the
material in our clothing,

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our lives are affected
daily by the results

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of chemistry research.

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In week one, Dr. Bruce
Turnbull helps you examine how

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the molecular structure
of biomaterials,

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such as cotton and silk,
has led to the development

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of bio-inspired manmade fibres.

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Explore how research
has progressed

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over the past
century, and find out

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about exciting
biological developments

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which are inspiring the
materials of the future.

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In week two,
Professor Chris Raynor

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considers the science and
ethics behind consumer chemical

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products, like toiletries
and detergents.

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Explore how the future
developments of consumer

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products offer scope
for innovation,

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and discover the
role that chemists

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play in assessing the risks
and the benefits of developing

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these types of products.

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As part of the Discovering
Science programme,

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this course will demonstrate
how science is communicated

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and will further develop
your science writing skills,

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helping you reach
a wider audience.

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Sign up now for
Discovering Science.

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