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History|Physical

Who Was Wolfgang Ernst Pauli?

April 25, 2025

The Nobel Laueate Wolfgang Pauli was born 125 years ago, on April 25, 1900, in Vienna, Austria, and is considered one of the most significant physicists of the 20th century

🐣 Coloring Easter Eggs Naturally
Education|Everyday Chemistry

🐣 Coloring Easter Eggs Naturally

April 19, 2025

Dyeing Easter Eggs with vegetables, spices, and herbs

Bridging Science and Opportunity: The Young Section of the Polish Chemical Society
Career

Bridging Science and Opportunity: The Young Section of the Polish Chemical Society

April 16, 2025

The Young Section of the PCS supports emerging scientists by offering platforms for collaboration, professional growth, and international representation

10 Ways to Lose Your Research Data
Career|Education

10 Ways to Lose Your Research Data

April 15, 2025

All cases are real-life verified & foolproof

Breaking Barriers in Chemistry: The Vision and Influence of Ida Freund
Education|History

Breaking Barriers in Chemistry: The Vision and Influence of Ida Freund

March 31, 2025

Ida Freund was a pioneering chemistry educator and women's rights advocate known for her innovative and engaging teaching methods

Videos

Education|Everyday Chemistry

How Does a Fire Extinguisher Work?

Education|Everyday Chemistry

Bubbling Halloween Pumpkin

Education|Everyday Chemistry

Sparkler Burns in Raw Egg

Curiosity Drives Scientific Observations
History

Curiosity Drives Scientific Observations

February 28, 2025

Albertus Magnus (c. 1200–1280) was a medieval naturalist and polymath who aimed to fully understand the knowledge of his time and present it clearly in textbooks

What is Fentanyl?
Everyday Chemistry|Organic

What is Fentanyl?

February 8, 2025

Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid used for pain relief in medical settings but is also widely abused

What Will Happen with the Marie Curie Pavillon des Sources in Paris?
History

What Will Happen with the Marie Curie Pavillon des Sources in Paris?

February 5, 2025

The Marie Curie pavillon has been saved from demolition, but are the new plans a final decision? Many hope not

Give the Gift of Chemistry This Valentine’s Day
Everyday Chemistry

Give the Gift of Chemistry This Valentine’s Day

February 4, 2025

Why not add a little chemistry to your gifts? Here are some ideas for unique and meaningful Valentine gifts

Joseph Priestley And the Discovery of Oxygen in 1774
History|Inorganic

Joseph Priestley And the Discovery of Oxygen in 1774

January 31, 2025

Priestley's great discoveries, including oxygen and other gases, electricity, and soda water, as well as his holding on to old chemical beliefs

How Ozempic Works: (Bio)Chemical Perspectives on Weight Loss Drugs
Bio|Everyday Chemistry

How Ozempic Works: (Bio)Chemical Perspectives on Weight Loss Drugs

January 6, 2025

The science behind the hype: How do they work?, How are they made?, How safe are they?, and could they really be a panacea for the “obesity epidemic”?

Alice Ball: First Injectable Leprosy Treatment
Bio|History

Alice Ball: First Injectable Leprosy Treatment

December 31, 2024

The first woman and African American to earn a master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Hawaii, USA

1️⃣2️⃣Who Was the First to Synthesize Insulin?
Bio|History

1️⃣2️⃣Who Was the First to Synthesize Insulin?

December 24, 2024

Check out the answer to today's entry in the Chemistry Advent Calendar: Guess the Houses and Molecules—discover who synthesized iconic molecules 🧪

1️⃣1️⃣Which Famous Alchemist Lived in This House in Basel, Switzerland?
History|Pharma/Healthcare

1️⃣1️⃣Which Famous Alchemist Lived in This House in Basel, Switzerland?

December 22, 2024

Check out the answer to today's entry in the Chemistry Advent Calendar: Guess the Houses and Molecules—discover where famous chemists lived 🏠

9️⃣Who Was the First to Synthesize Methamphetamine?
History|Industrial

9️⃣Who Was the First to Synthesize Methamphetamine?

December 18, 2024

Check out the answer to today's entry in the Chemistry Advent Calendar: Guess the Houses and Molecules—discover who synthesized iconic molecules 🧪

7️⃣Which Early Chemistry Pioneer Lived in This House?
Bio|History

7️⃣Which Early Chemistry Pioneer Lived in This House?

December 14, 2024

Check out the answer to today's entry in the Chemistry Advent Calendar: Guess the Houses and Molecules—discover where famous chemists lived 🏠

6️⃣Who Was the First to Synthesize This Molecule?
History|Industrial

6️⃣Who Was the First to Synthesize This Molecule?

December 12, 2024

Check out the answer to today's entry in the Chemistry Advent Calendar: Guess the Houses and Molecules—discover who synthesized iconic molecules 🧪

5️⃣Which Chemistry Couple Lived in This House in Berlin-Dahlem?
Food|History

5️⃣Which Chemistry Couple Lived in This House in Berlin-Dahlem?

December 10, 2024

Chemistry Advent Calendar: Guess the Houses and Molecules—Discover where famous chemists lived 🏠 and who synthesized iconic molecules 🧪

4️⃣Who Was the First to Synthesize This Molecule?
History|Industrial

4️⃣Who Was the First to Synthesize This Molecule?

December 8, 2024

Check out the answer to today's entry in the Chemistry Advent Calendar: Guess the Houses and Molecules—discover who synthesized iconic molecules 🧪

3️⃣Which Early Chemistry Pioneer Lived in this House in Gießen, Germany?
Education|History

3️⃣Which Early Chemistry Pioneer Lived in this House in Gießen, Germany?

December 6, 2024

Check out the answer to today's entry in the Chemistry Advent Calendar: Guess the Houses and Molecules—discover where famous chemists lived 🏠

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