Why did it take 130 years to determine the structure of strychnine?
Explaining the science behind everyday phenomena in an accessible way.

Strychnine: From Isolation to Total Synthesis – Part 2

Presentation Tips: Taking Questions (5)
Some crucial advice on how to tackle difficult situations in a discussion after your presentation

Strychnine: From Isolation to Total Synthesis – Part 1
Just how toxic is strychnine, and why?

Presentation Tips: The Main Event – Stepping into the Spotlight (4)
How to present your work in an enthusiastic way that will definitely not bore your audience

Agatha Christie: The Chemistry of a (Nearly) Perfect Murder
A devilish plan – thwarted by general chemistry knowledge

Presentation Tips: To Script or Not to Script? (3)
The secret to giving a good presentation is fluency and not a full written script for the talk

The Chemistry of Tobacco – Part 5
What happens when a smoker tries to quit?

Presentation Tips: Designing Your Slides (2)
How you can use a well-designed slide show to guide your audience through your presentation

12 Tips for Referees
An Editor’s guide to peer review best practice

Presentation Tips: Planning Your Slide Show (1)
Some fundamental advice on how to keep your audience listening with a clever slide show structure