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Article Type: Spotlight

Highlighting notable research, institutions, individuals, personal experiences, ethical questions, and issues such as diversity and inclusion.

History

Margaret Thatcher: A Chemist’s Path to Political Power

October 13, 2025

Margaret Thatcher, who studied chemistry and worked briefly as a chemist before dedicating herself fully to politics, would have turned 100 today

Franz Joseph Müller von Reichenstein—Discoverer of Tellurium
History|Inorganic

Franz Joseph Müller von Reichenstein—Discoverer of Tellurium

October 12, 2025

Franz Joseph Müller von Reichenstein discovered the semimetal tellurium while investigating Transylvanian ores in the late 18th century

Outdoor Marie Curie Exhibitions Now in Poland and Italy
Everyday Chemistry|History

Outdoor Marie Curie Exhibitions Now in Poland and Italy

July 25, 2025

Just in time for summer and the holiday season, open-air exhibitions about Marie Skłodowska-Curie are now on display in Warsaw, Genoa, Pisa, and Padua

Shaping Future Leaders Together: A Collaboration Between EYCN and EIIL
Career|Education

Shaping Future Leaders Together: A Collaboration Between EYCN and EIIL

July 3, 2025

The EYCN, representing early-career chemists across Europe, and the EIIL, a network of industrial leaders, have partnered to advance leadership development, bridging academia and industry

Fritz Ullmann and the Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry
Chemical Engineering|Publishing

Fritz Ullmann and the Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry

July 2, 2025

A pioneering chemist, Fritz Ullmann advanced copper-catalyzed reactions and created the renowned Ullmann’s Encyclopedia, shaping industrial chemistry for generations

Videos

Education|Everyday Chemistry

How Does a Fire Extinguisher Work?

Education|Everyday Chemistry

Bubbling Halloween Pumpkin

Education|Everyday Chemistry

Sparkler Burns in Raw Egg

200th Birthday of Emil Erlenmeyer
Education|History

200th Birthday of Emil Erlenmeyer

June 28, 2025

Why is a glass vessel with a narrow neck (narrow-neck flask) or a wider neck (wide-neck flask) called an Erlenmeyer flask?

Who Was Wolfgang Ernst Pauli?
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

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 🏠

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