It is that time of the year again: The festive season is upon us. If you are still searching for the perfect present for the science fans among your friends, family, or colleagues, we can help: ChemistryViews.org and Wiley/Wiley-VCH Editors recommend a range of science-themed presents below.

If you have already found the perfect gift you can add your own suggestions in the comment section below or let us know via email.

 

Games & Toys

	Cytosis: A Cell Biology Game This creative worker-placement board game has a biochemistry theme. David Peralta, ChemMedChem
	“Women of NASA” Lego Set This set features female astronauts and scientists such as Nancy Grace Roman, Margaret Hamilton, Sally Ride, and Mae Jemison. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry

 

Jewelry & Apparel

	Erlenmeyer Flask Earrings These silver-plated earrings are shaped like Erlenmeyer flasks. Heiko Kuhn, Chemistry – An Asian Journal
	Periodic Table T-Shirt This T-shirt with a periodic table is available in a range of colors. Anne Deveson, ChemistrySelect
	“Oh, Chemist-Tree” Sweater A periodic table in tree form makes this sweater festive. Vera Köster, ChemistryViews.org
	Periodic Table Shoes Always have a periodic table on you with these sneakers. Heiko Kuhn, Chemistry – An Asian Journal

 

Cooking & Dining

	Customizable ORCID iD Mug Never confuse your cup with others’ with this mug featuring your unique digital identifier. Theresa Kueckmann, Chemistry – An Asian Journal
	Periodic Table Mug and Bowl This breakfast set is decorated with periodic tables. Anne Deveson, ChemistrySelect
	Pour Over Coffee Maker This drip coffee maker looks almost like lab equipment. Nicole Harrington-Frost, Angewandte Chemie International Edition

 

Electronics & Stationery

	Arduino Starter Kit This kit is great for getting started on building electronics and coding. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	Pi Pencil This pencil is imprinted with the first 60 digits of pi. Elisabeth von Roedern, Chemistry – A European Journal

 

Home & Decor

Dino Sphere These handblown glass spheres contain living bioluminescent dinoflagellates that glow at night. Claire Cobley, ChemNanoMat

 

Books & DVDs

	Hidden Figures This book tells the story of black female mathematicians at NASA. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions This book gives hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask. Kim Meyer, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
	Napoleon’s Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History This book tells the stories of molecules that influenced the course of history. Lisa Abel, ChemBioChem
	Lab Girl This autobiography gives an account of the trials and tribulations a young woman goes through on her way to become a scientist. Sandra González Gallardo, ChemCatChem
	Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow This book about the future focuses on questions such as “Are designer babies inevitable?” and “Are we destined to become cyborgs?”. Richard Threlfall, Wiley SSR
	Cat Zero This novel features a female researcher studying an obscure cat virus. David Bradley, sciencebase.com
	The River of Consciousness This collection of essays features pieces on evolution, creativity, memory, time, and consciousness. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	Copenhagen This movie is an adaptation of a stage play about the meeting between Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg. Lisa Abel, ChemBioChem

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• For even more suggestions, check out our lists of gift ideas from previous years.