R.-E. Kühn and W. Krüger, Germany, talk about the challenges of becoming a certified producer of kosher and halal materials
Halal and Kosher Food Production: Interview with Prignitzer Marketing Director and Chief Executive
Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Growing Crystals Part 2
Patience, luck, and no small amount of skill are required to grow the perfect crystal for X-ray diffraction. Maximize your chances of getting that elusive crystal
Wonderlab Comic – UV Lamp
Sophie and Gin-Jo are given a new project to work on in the Wonderlab, which leads to Gin-Jo unraveling the mysteries of the UV lamp
Nobel Prize Trends
Which country produced the most Nobel Laureates? How old is a typical Laureate? And is it taking longer for discoveries to be recognized?
Tips for Writing Better Science Papers: The Cover Letter (1)
How to write a knockout cover letter: insider tips for getting your paper noticed before the editor has even read it!
Guess the Chemist (10)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?
Nanomaterials and Chocolate – Interview with Luisa De Cola
Luisa De Cola, ISIS, France, talks about her research on nanomaterials, the increasing role of the internet in teaching, and her love of chocolate
Landscapes of Taste
New and particularly simple approach to making an electronic tongue that can differentiate between proteins
How to Model a Pain Reliever
New results can help scientists understand the working mechanism of anesthetics
Horst Prinzbach (1931 – 2012)
Horst Prinzbach, University of Freiburg, Germany, creator of the world's smallest helium balloon, has passed away