James Thermus Aquaticus, a Gram-negative thermophilic bacterium, talks about his involvement in the most important enzymes in molecular biology

Providing water for the world: Competition to supply drinking water by desalination without using fossil energy, at low cost, with minimum effort

Not only did the newly-elected Pope study chemical engineering, but the smoke that signals the decision involves some interesting chemistry

How does hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and horizontal drilling make natural gas trapped in shale rock formations financially feasible and accessible?

If a picture is worth a 1000 words, what can a well laid out graphic do for your manuscript? Insider tips for clearer graphics and tables

Compete in a car race with unusual rules by designing and building a shoebox-sized car powered by a chemical reaction

Insider tips on how to introduce the background of your research without writing an essay on the history of science

Tips for a better abstract: how to explain your project in the written equivalent of twenty seconds

P. Mahaffy, Canada, talks about the need to change the way of teaching chemistry and where he sees chemical education in 50 years

How do you grow a crystal if your compound decomposes in air? We look at techniques that work for both air-sensitive and air-stable compounds