Science is all about curiosity, discovery—and, of course, fun! For April 1st, we’ve put together a collection of articles that take a humorous, quirky, and creative look at chemistry. From the bold discovery of an incredible element that mysteriously fell back into oblivion, to chemists who could use a little more confidence, to a particularly self-assured and successful colleague—Fridolin E. Coli …
Enjoy this lighthearted look at the unexpected and amusing!

The exciting discovery of an unbelievable element, described in an article dated April 1, 1890

Interview with Erwin Reicher, first ever Professor of Applied Popularity Research, University of Kleinzack, on how to make chemistry popular

Fridolin E. Coli, gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium, talks about his more than one hundred years of experience in research

Sophie and Jin-Jo play a practical joke on Catman and not only ruin his reaction, but also his day
In many countries, April Fools’ Day or All Fools’ Day is an annual custom on April 1 involving practical jokes and hoaxes