It is that time of the year again: The holiday season is upon us. If you are still searching for the perfect present for the scientist in your life, your lab mates, or your favorite geek, we can help. ChemistryViews.org and Wiley/Wiley-VCH Editors recommend science-themed presents.

If you have already found the perfect stocking stuffer, you can add your own suggestion in the comment section below or let us know via email.

 

 

Games & Toys

	The “Big Bang Theory” Lego Set This set combines everybody’s favorite pop culture scientists with the popular construction toys. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	Wooden Science Puzzles These hardwood brainteasers will challenge your spatial reasoning and your patience, two important traits for every scientist. Xin Su, Advanced Materials
	Compounded This board game is all about making molecules and working in the lab – and a lot of fun. Jenna Pope, Journal of Computational Chemistry
	Snatoms This magnetic molecular modeling kit is both toy and teaching tool. A great gift for chemistry teachers, or anyone who wants to have some fun building molecules. David Peralta, ChemistryOpen
	Nano Drone Have fun with technology with this tiny remote controlled quadcopter. Xin Su, Advanced Materials
	Valence: The Card Game This card game allows players to combine atoms and build molecules. More importantly, proper chemical rules are followed, making this an excellent way to teach kids chemistry without them realizing it. David Peralta, ChemistryOpen
	Portal 2 This videogame will put your puzzle-solving skills to the test. Start thinking with portals as a test subject in the fictional Aperture Science Labs. Catharina Goedecke, ChemistryViews.org

 

 

Cooking & Dining

	Laboratory Beaker Mug Enjoy your morning jolt from a borosilicate glass beaker. Anne Deveson, Chemistry – A European Journal
	Chemist’s Spice Rack Add the feeling of your lab to your kitchen at home. The rack holds spices, sugar, and oil, and comes with periodic table-style labels. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	Molecular Gastronomy Kit This set contains everything you need to experiment with molecular gastronomy: instructions on DVD, pipettes, syringes, and food additives. Anar Murphy, Biotechnology and Bioengineering
	Planetary Plates Perfect for parties of eight, these plates feature all planets in our solar system (not to scale). Sadly, Pluto is no longer invited. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	Test Tube Shot Glasses Colored shot glasses and rack for your next science-themed party. Eva E. Wille, VP and Executive Director, Chemistry, Wiley-VCH
	Erlenmeyer Flask Spirit Decanter This two liter flask with a glass stopper allows for experiments with ethanol in the comfort of your home. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	Klein Bottle Opener A sturdy stainless steel bottle opener for math fans. Xin Su, Advanced Materials
	Test Tube Tea Infuser This glass extractor with a wooden handle adds a scientific (and stylish) touch to your afternoon tea time. Claire Cobley, ChemNanoMat

 

 

Jewellery & Apparel

	Serotonin Molecule Necklace Carry happiness with you in the form of a neurotransmitter pendant. Meghan Campbell, ChemBioChem
	Human Ingredients T-Shirt This shirt lists the most common elements in the human body by mass. Cordula Buse, ChemBioEng Reviews
	“GeNiUS” T-Shirt Let everybody know what a GeNiUS you are when it comes to the chemical elements. Claire Cobley, ChemNanoMat

 

 

Home & Decor

Chemistry Time Wallclock Always be on time with this wall clock featuring the first twelve elements. Marion Fricke, ChemistryViews.org

 

 

Books

	The Martian The gripping castaway story of an astronaut stranded on the red planet. For him, science knowledge is the key to survival. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	Pocket Guide to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering This handy book provides an introduction to the field and includes many helpful color illustrations. Claudia Ley, Associate Commissioning Editor (Books), Wiley-VCH
	The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science Improve your culinary skills using science with this illustrated guide. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	The Fat Duck Cookbook Scientist foodies will love this creative cookbook, which has sections dedicated to history, recipes, and the science behind the dishes. David Peralta, ChemistryOpen
	The Recombinant University This book brings to life the origin story of biotechnology and recombinant DNA technology in the view of moral and capitalistic economies. Vera Köster, ChemistryViews.org