American chemist known for the development of large-scale dextran production and xanthan gum
Highlighting notable research, institutions, individuals, personal experiences, ethical questions, and issues such as diversity and inclusion.
115th Birthday: Allene Jeanes
Communicating Through Art
The chemistry undergraduate student experience during the COVID-19 pandemic
Teaching Chemistry in Attractive Ways
An example from the Czech Republic shows how a company improves the image of chemistry in an entire region
100th Anniversary: Death of Ludwig Knorr
German chemist known for the Knorr quinoline synthesis, the Knorr pyrrole synthesis, and the Paal–Knorr synthesis
Water Crisis
Water scarcity is driven by increasing freshwater consumption and depletion of usable freshwater resources
150th Birthday: Victor Grignard
French chemist known for Grignard reagents and the C–C bond-forming Grignard reaction
Younger Chemists Thriving during the Global COVID-19 Pandemic
The IYCN surveyed younger chemists worldwide about the difficulties posed by the pandemic and the opportunities to grow and succeed
50th Anniversary: Death of Robert Corey
American biochemist known for his role in discovery of the α-helix and the β-sheet
Nicolas-Théodore de Saussure (1767 – 1845)
One of the major pioneers in the study of photosynthesis
200th Birthday: Johann Josef Loschmidt
Bohemian-Austrian scientist who performed ground-breaking work in physical and general chemistry