How was Prussian blue really discovered—with luck or a stroke of genius?
Explaining the science behind everyday phenomena in an accessible way.
Prussian Blue: Discovery and Betrayal – Part 4
Prussian Blue: Discovery and Betrayal – Part 3
Who leaked the secret recipe for Prussian blue?
Prussian Blue: Discovery and Betrayal – Part 2
How Johann Konrad Dippel almost ruined the Prussian blue business
Prussian Blue: Discovery and Betrayal – Part 1
Around 1700, Berlin was a colorful center of innovation – a scene that led to the discovery of the century: Prussian blue
Emil Fischer’s Unsolved Case: Cleared Up after 120 Years – Part 2
The unpredictable properties of both crystalline forms of Fischer's hydrazone
The Molecular Marvels of Hulk and She-Hulk
The hypothetical science behind the transformation of Bruce Banner and his cousin into green superheroes
Emil Fischer’s Unsolved Case: Cleared Up after 120 Years – Part 1
We go back to 1896 and look over Emil Fischer's shoulder as he determines the melting point of his capricious hydrazone
When Corpses Meet Forensic Pathologists – Part 3
Case history 2: When hallucinogens become deadly
When Corpses Meet Forensic Pathologists – Part 2
Forensic toxicology case history: Choose your pills wisely
When Corpses Meet Forensic Pathologists – Part 1
A look behind the scenes at two cases that illustrate the different approaches used in forensic toxicology