It is that time of the year again: The holiday season has started. If you are still searching for the perfect present for the chemists or science fans among your friends, family, or colleagues, we can help: ChemistryViews.org and Wiley/Wiley-VCH Editors recommend 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

FReNeTiC Board Game

Create words from the chemical element symbols to win this board game.

Karina Partisch, Wiley-VCH

Subatomic: An Atom Building Game

In this game, players compete to build elements from subatomic particles.

David Peralta, ChemMedChem

Jewelry & Apparel

	Periodic Table Belt and Wallet Gift Set Dress yourself for the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements in 2019. Xin Su, Angewandte Chemie International Edition

	“Great Beards Of Science” T-Shirt This t-shirt features the great beards of great scientists. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry

	“Love is Chemistry” Sneakers These sneakers feature a colorful chemistry print. Sandra González-Gallardo, ChemCatChem

	Memory Chip Earrings These earrings are made from reprogrammable memory chips that are commonly used in the lab. Xin Su, Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Cooking & Dining

Chemist’s Spice Rack

In this spice rack, test tubes and flasks hold your spices and oils.

Cordula Buse, Chemical Engineering & Technology

Electronics & Gear

Clip-On Microscope Magnifier Lens for Smartphones

This lens can be clipped onto your smartphone to make your own “electronic” microscope.

Xin Su, Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Mini 3D Printer

This printer is an affordable 3D-printing solution for your home.

Xin Su, Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Home & Decor

Schrödinger’s Cat Plush

This kitten pillow is alive and dead at the same time.

Catharina Goedecke, ChemViews Magazine

Star Trek Rock Moodlight

This rock-shaped mood light was inspired by an episode of Star Trek and comes with a phaser-replica remote control.

David Bradley, sciencebase.com

Books & DVDs

	Apollo This book tells the true story of the first moon landing. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry

	Professor Astro Cat’s Atomic Adventure In this book aimed at young scientists, a cat teaches atom physics. Susanne Poth, ChemCatChem

	And Then You’re Dead This book explains the science behind unusual deaths. Eva E. Wille, Wiley-VCH

	Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs This dinosaur pop-up book shows great attention to detail. Greta Heydenrych, ChemSystemsChem

	Strange Chemistry This book explains the scientific secrets hiding in everyday objects. Danielle Flemming, Wiley-VCH

	Broad Band This book covers the untold story of the women who made the internet. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry

	Organic Chemistry for Babies This book is a colorful, simple introduction to the structure of organic compounds—it’s never too early to become a scientist. Susanne Poth, ChemSusChem

	You Can’t Polish A Nerd This DVD features the UK science comedy group “Festival of the Spoken Nerd”. David Bradley, sciencebase.com