IRIDIUM – What of the Dinosaurs?

IRIDIUM – What of the Dinosaurs?

What do dinosaurs have to do with iridium? Blending science with poetry, Peter Davern explains in five lines what makes this element unique and exciting

Happy Birthday, Klaus Roth!

Happy Birthday, Klaus Roth!

Author of popular chemistry articles and books and Professor at Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, celebrates his 80th birthday

How Does a Fire Extinguisher Work?

How Does a Fire Extinguisher Work?

This short video explains the chemistry behind fire extinguishers, including why CO2 puts out flames, and why water is a bad idea for extinguishing oil fires