Some basic experimental set ups for performing reactions with air-sensitive compounds and how to add solids and liquids
Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Air-Sensitive Techniques (3)
European Crisis Effects Higher Education Funding
EUA Public Funding Observatory report looks at impact of the economic crisis on universities
Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Air-Sensitive Techniques (2)
The basis of all Schlenk line work, the evacuate-refill cycle, and how to dry and/or degas solvents for air-sensitive reactions
Physical Chemistry Cartoon Competition – Closed
Student competition of the Physical and Biophysical Chemistry Division of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)
Chemical Kinetics Joke
Why did the chemical kinetics specialist run slowly in the sports relay race?
GM Crops
What are GM Crops? What is their benefit? How are they made? What risks are there?
Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Air-Sensitive Techniques (1)
Schlenk lines can be daunting for the first-time user. We looked at basic Schlenk line design and how to start and stop a Schlenk line
Tips for Writing Better Science Papers: References (8)
The reference section is easy to compile, but these insider tips can help make it easy to read and use too
Much Water Joke
Some syntheses call for uncommon reagents, but where does one find the much water?
Tips for Writing Better Science Papers: Experimental (7)
Possibly the easiest section of a manuscript to write, but there are still things you can do to improve your experimental section