Exploring the chemical reactions during the baking of the bread and the skills trained and experienced bakers need
Explaining the science behind everyday phenomena in an accessible way.

Our Daily Bread — Part 3

Tips for Writing Better Science Papers: Experimental (7)
Possibly the easiest section of a manuscript to write, but there are still things you can do to improve your experimental section

Our Daily Bread — Part 2
Fragrant, aromatic bread, whether its wheat- or rye-based, undergoes a host of chemical reactions during the kneading of the dough

Tips for Writing Better Science Papers: Results and Discussion (6)
After many months, you've got some great results, but how best to present them?

Our Daily Bread — Part 1
Transformation of ripe ears of grain into a fragrant, aromatic bread borders on the miraculous and behind such a miracle lies chemistry

What is Shale Gas? How Does Fracking Work?
How does hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and horizontal drilling make natural gas trapped in shale rock formations financially feasible and accessible?

Tips for Writing Better Science Papers: Graphics and Tables (5)
If a picture is worth a 1000 words, what can a well laid out graphic do for your manuscript? Insider tips for clearer graphics and tables

A Chemical Examination of the Isenheim Altar: Role Played in History by Horned Rye (3)
The isolation and structural determination of the potent ergot alkaloids guarantees we can enjoy our daily bread without harm

Tips for Writing Better Science Papers: Introduction (4)
Insider tips on how to introduce the background of your research without writing an essay on the history of science

A Chemical Examination of the Isenheim Altar: Role Played in History by Horned Rye (2)
What is an ergot-infested grain kernel? Part 2 looks at the life-cycle of the fungus, how it contributed to the Salem witch trials, and a self test