Aspartame – a sweet dipeptide ester
Explaining the science behind everyday phenomena in an accessible way.

The Saccharin Saga – Part 6

Faking It: The Science of Artificial Snow
Considering the rising temperatures and the costs of snowmaking, does it have a future?

The Saccharin Saga – Part 5
What’s in your softdrink? – Introducing cyclamate

The Saccharin Saga – Part 4
A glance back to ancient Rome, and the most hair-raising of all sweeteners

Tips for Writing Better Science Papers: Conclusions (6b)
The conclusion may well be the last part of your paper that a referee reads, so how do you end on a convincing note?

The Saccharin Saga – Part 3
The health concerns associated with artificial sweeteners

The Saccharin Saga – Part 2
The early industrial production and organized smuggling of saccharin

The Saccharin Saga – Part 1
The invention of the first artificial sweetener and a lifetime battle for credit

Presentation Tips: Making it Memorable (6)
How to stand out from the rest with a presentation your audience won't forget

Strychnine: From Isolation to Total Synthesis – Part 3
What can we learn from the total synthesis of strychnine?