It is that time of the year again: The festive season is upon us. If you are still searching for the perfect present for the science fans among your friends, family, or colleagues, we can help: ChemistryViews.org and Wiley/Wiley-VCH Editors recommend a range of science-themed presents below.
If you have already found the perfect gift you can add your own suggestions in the comment section below or let us know via email.
Games & Toys
Cytosis: A Cell Biology GameThis creative worker-placement board game has a biochemistry theme. David Peralta, ChemMedChem |
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“Women of NASA” Lego SetThis set features female astronauts and scientists such as Nancy Grace Roman, Margaret Hamilton, Sally Ride, and Mae Jemison. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry |
Jewelry & Apparel
Erlenmeyer Flask EarringsThese silver-plated earrings are shaped like Erlenmeyer flasks. Heiko Kuhn, Chemistry – An Asian Journal |
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Periodic Table T-ShirtThis T-shirt with a periodic table is available in a range of colors. Anne Deveson, ChemistrySelect |
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“Oh, Chemist-Tree” SweaterA periodic table in tree form makes this sweater festive. Vera Köster, ChemistryViews.org |
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Periodic Table ShoesAlways have a periodic table on you with these sneakers. Heiko Kuhn, Chemistry – An Asian Journal |
Cooking & Dining
Customizable ORCID iD MugNever confuse your cup with others’ with this mug featuring your unique digital identifier. Theresa Kueckmann, Chemistry – An Asian Journal |
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Periodic Table Mug and BowlThis breakfast set is decorated with periodic tables. Anne Deveson, ChemistrySelect |
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Pour Over Coffee MakerThis drip coffee maker looks almost like lab equipment. Nicole Harrington-Frost, Angewandte Chemie International Edition |
Electronics & Stationery
Arduino Starter KitThis kit is great for getting started on building electronics and coding. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry |
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Pi PencilThis pencil is imprinted with the first 60 digits of pi. Elisabeth von Roedern, Chemistry – A European Journal |
Home & Decor
Dino SphereThese handblown glass spheres contain living bioluminescent dinoflagellates that glow at night. Claire Cobley, ChemNanoMat |
Books & DVDs
Hidden FiguresThis book tells the story of black female mathematicians at NASA. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry |
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What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical QuestionsThis book gives hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask. Kim Meyer, Angewandte Chemie International Edition |
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Napoleon’s Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed HistoryThis book tells the stories of molecules that influenced the course of history. Lisa Abel, ChemBioChem |
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Lab GirlThis autobiography gives an account of the trials and tribulations a young woman goes through on her way to become a scientist. Sandra González Gallardo, ChemCatChem |
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Homo Deus: A Brief History of TomorrowThis book about the future focuses on questions such as “Are designer babies inevitable?” and “Are we destined to become cyborgs?”. Richard Threlfall, Wiley SSR |
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Cat ZeroThis novel features a female researcher studying an obscure cat virus. David Bradley, sciencebase.com |
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The River of ConsciousnessThis collection of essays features pieces on evolution, creativity, memory, time, and consciousness. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry |
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CopenhagenThis movie is an adaptation of a stage play about the meeting between Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg. Lisa Abel, ChemBioChem |
- For even more suggestions, check out our lists of gift ideas from previous years.