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Watch as it bursts... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:11:18 GMT Video http://www.thereaction.net/explore/video_archive/wider_web/dry_ice_bubble.aspx http://www.thereaction.net/explore/video_archive/wider_web/coke_density.aspx Just how much sugar is there in that can of Coke? 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Thu, 13 May 2010 18:30:00 GMT Event http://www.thereaction.net/events/y2010/OurPlanetsPeculiarAtmosphere.aspx http://www.thereaction.net/about/chemistry_centre/default.aspx The Chemistry Centre is a beautifully-restored facility for celebrating chemistry Fri, 07 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT Other http://www.thereaction.net/about/chemistry_centre/default.aspx http://www.thereaction.net/about/aboutrsc/default.aspx The RSC is dedicated to promoting and developing the chemical sciences for the benefit of society Fri, 07 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT Other http://www.thereaction.net/about/aboutrsc/default.aspx http://www.thereaction.net/explore/chemical_landmarks/default.aspx Navigate the RSC's Chemical Landmarks map and discover places where chemistry history was made Fri, 07 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT Other http://www.thereaction.net/explore/chemical_landmarks/default.aspx http://www.thereaction.net/about/chemistry_for_tomorrow/default.aspx The RSC's roadmap for the chemical sciences is a guide to the future of chemistry research Fri, 07 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT Other http://www.thereaction.net/about/chemistry_for_tomorrow/default.aspx http://www.thereaction.net/explore/visual_elements/default.aspx Take a visual tour through the Periodic Table Fri, 07 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT Other http://www.thereaction.net/explore/visual_elements/default.aspx http://www.thereaction.net/explore/topics/energy/default.aspx How will we power our lifestyle in the future? 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