Interview with E. Scerri about his fascination for the periodic system, how discoveries are made, and what makes Mendeleev unique

C. E. Düllmann, GSI Darmstadt, gives insight into the chemistry of short-lived, superheavy atoms

M. Block, GSI Darmstadt, gives an insight into the physics of short-lived, superheavy atoms

Troels Skrydstrup, Aarhus University, Denmark, talks about his work in organic synthesis and why Denmark is a great place to do research

Peptide nucleic acid (PNA) combines two biological information systems

Deceptive orchids mimic the sex pheromones of the female insect to attract male pollinators

Announcing the winners of the competition and speaking with the contest participants about their experiences

Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

Editors recommend science-themed holiday gift ideas

An interactive introduction to the building blocks of matter for children of all ages