How can a tiny molecule like ethanol be at the root of so much human misery? Klaus Roth looks at how ethanol is metabolized
Explaining the science behind everyday phenomena in an accessible way.

Chemistry of a Hangover — Alcohol and its Consequences Part 2

Chemistry of a Hangover — Alcohol and its Consequences
How can a tiny molecule like ethanol be at the root of so much human misery?

General Facts on Radioactivity
General facts on radiation, inhalation, and radioactive isotopes

Nuclear Meltdown
General facts on a nuclear meltdown

Chemistry of Make Up
To produce the rainbow of colors on today's make up racks, chemists derive dyes from a variety of compounds

Sparkling Wine, Champagne & Co – Part 3
The scientific basis for the fascinating bubble dance and how to ensure it lasts as long as possible

Sparkling Wine, Champagne & Co – Part 2
Opening the bottle and choosing the glass – Who would have guessed that both would give us insights into thermodynamics?

Sparkling Wine, Champagne & Co – Part 1
Looking a bit deeper into the glass we discover that there is a great deal of chemistry involved ... only chemistry can be this tingling

Combating Old Man Winter
Physics helps to get rid of snow and ice in the winter ̶ but chemistry is more efficient

Chocolate – The Noblest Polymorphism III
Klaus Roth takes the final look at chocolate, health, sex, and drugs as he asks - Chocolate, a healthy food?