If you are searching for the perfect present for chemists or science fans among your friends, family, or colleagues, we can help: Explore this year’s list of science-themed gift ideas, handpicked by ChemistryViews and Wiley/Wiley-VCH Editors.
Books
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Novel set aboard a space station, where six astronauts from diverse nations orbit Earth, reflecting on their lives and our planet’s fragility. “What is life without Earth?” “What is Earth without humanity?” … Mario Müller |
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Lives in ChemistryAn autobiographical series paying tribute to outstanding research, describing the path to success, and serving as an inspiration for the future. Beautifully crafted books. Published by GNT-Verlag GmbH on behalf of the Division History of Chemistry of the Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh). Alexander Pawlak, Physik Journal |
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The Elements of Baking by Katarina CermeljsThe inorganic chemist offers a deep insight into the science of ingredients and practical modification rules to adapt recipes to dietary requirements without compromising taste. The book contains a range of simple and delicious recipes, including gluten-free and vegan options. Roy Fox, ReinRaumTechnik |
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Culinary Reactions by Simon Quellen FieldThe book looks at the science behind everyday cooking, explaining how changing ingredients and techniques can lead to different chemical reactions such as emulsions, crystallisation, and protein denaturation. Cooking is chemistry, from the effects of changing ingredient ratios on bread to why whipped cream uses nitrous oxide instead of carbon dioxide. Roy Fox, ReinRaumTechnik |
Beauty
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Escentric Molecules: Art & Chemistry PerfumeHow to better sample chemistry in your daily life than with a splash of perfume? The “Molecule” series of Escentric Molecules focuses on individual compounds and their smells. To learn more about how perfumes become more sustainable, check out Chemistry – A European Journal: “Sniffing Out the Sustainable Future: The Renewability Revolution in Fragrance Chemistry”. Axel Straube, ChemPlusChem & Chemistry – A European Journal |
Music
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Bluetooth Musical Tesla CoilThis 10 cm Bluetooth-enabled solid-state Tesla coil generates high-frequency arcs, producing lightning effects and musical sounds when connected to a smartphone. It supports wireless power transmission, responds to music by syncing its arc movements, and creates a unique “dancing” effect. Designed with circuit protection, it plays square-wave music safely and can ignite gas tubes, making it suitable for both educational demonstrations and as a visually striking science-themed desktop gadget. Xin Su, Angewandte Chemie |
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Create a Personalized Song For That Special Someone!Write down a few chemistry-related keywords and characteristics of the person you want to surprise, choose a musical style, and let the AI (example linked above) create a unique song just for them. For those with musical talent, you can take it a step further by practicing and performing the song yourself! Vera Koester, ChemistryViews |
Kitchen
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Drip-Coffee TowerWith this chemistry-inspired drip coffee tower, you can share a little bit of the lab atmosphere with your non-scientist, caffeine-loving friends and family. Vera Koester, ChemistryViews |
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I saw a quite cool Acrylic Periodic Table of Chemical Elements with Wooden Stand
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