The essay that won 2nd place in the SCI's 1000xChemistry essay competition, tells the story of a mysterious button that triggers chaos, causing the protagonist to reflect on his academic and life choices
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We Cannot Continue to Rely on Platinum and Palladium
Bert Klein Gebbich, Utrecht University, discusses his fascination with manganese and iron catalysts and his interest in education
Scientific Wisdom: A Quotation Quiz Challenge
Test your knowledge of famous scientists with this quiz featuring insights and reflections from some of the most renowned minds in the field
The Future of Making Molecules
A. Lapkin, University of Cambridge, on the state of the art and challenges of transforming chemistry into the digital realm
Who Will Win the Wolf Prize 2023?
Make your prediction for the most prestigious award after the Nobel Prize
Ph.D. Journeys Abroad – Overcoming Impostor Syndrome: Why Did I Feel Like It Was Just Me?
Stories of feeling out-of-place during a Ph.D. abroad, overcoming doubts, and finding connection on social media
A Big Step for CO2 Reduction and Career
M. Fricke and R. Subrahmanyam on their 100 % bio-based insulating lignin aerogel and their BASF spin-off
Finding Success with a Waterproof Wood Composite
Petro Lahtinen, founder and CEO of Woodio, considers chemical entrepreneurship to be less risky than pursuing an academic career
Prussian Blue: Discovery and Betrayal – Part 2
How Johann Konrad Dippel almost ruined the Prussian blue business
The Road to the Nobel Prize
Who nominates the Nobel Prize candidates and how is the winner selected? Test your knowledge in the quiz