Oliver Trapp on his research, creativity, motivation, and promoting young talent
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Curiosity And Passion Drive Research

What is Concrete? What is Cement?
Concrete is the most commonly used building material today. What is it made of?

How Do Oxygen Masks on Airplanes Work?
The short video explains where the oxygen comes from and how it is released

To See Young People Growing
Bert Meijer about the training of Ph.D. students, parallels between footballers and chemists, communicating with the general public, and his work, which is also a hobby

New Stuff Always Happens at the Interface
Claudia Felser on Heusler compounds, topological quantum chemistry, supporting schoolkids, in particular girls, her career path

Hazard is a Design Flaw
Pioneers of the concept of green chemistry, Paul Anastas and John C. Warner, on how the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry came about, why it is still so difficult to fulfill them, and why both are positive about the future

How Does a Lighter Work?
The short video explains how a flame is created in a lighter

High-Risk, High-Reward Research Projects
Andres Jäschke, University of Heidelberg, on working on super high-risk projects and how to deal with failure and unsuccessful experiments in research

Considering the Computer as a Partner in the Discovery Process
Gisbert Schneider, Direktor Singapore-ETH Center, on perseverance in research, the power of the ignorant creativity of the youth, scaffold-hopping and frequent hitter

Connecting and Empowering Early-Career Chemists
Dr. João Borges on his work with chemical societies