The Galilean Thermometer is based on the temperature-dependence of the density of a liquid, visualized by floating glass spheres

The Galilean Thermometer – Really Galilean?

Tips for the Lab
Simple instructions on how to successfully pack columns, work under inert atmosphere, or grow crystals

Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Growing Crystals Part 1
Patience, luck, and no small amount of skill are required to grow the perfect crystal for X-ray diffraction. Maximize your chances of getting that elusive crystal

Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Column Troubleshooting and Alternatives
No matter how carefully you prepare and run your column, things can still go wrong. We look at some common problems and possible alternatives

Chemical Secrets of the Violin Virtuosi – Part 3
In this final part, Klaus Roth asks: Do Stradivarius violins really sound better than all the rest?

The ABC of Safety Training
How can engineers broaden their view to also see safety issues in addition to technical features?

Chemical Secrets of the Violin Virtuosi — Part 2
What made Stradivari's violins so special? Klaus Roth looks at the important role of chemistry in Stradivari's workshop and instruments

Tips and Tricks for the Lab: How to Make a Capillary TLC Spotter
How to make a capillary spotter for use in thin layer chromatography (TLC)

Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Column Choices
We look at some of the factors that affect separation in a chromatography column to help you make the right choices when setting up a column

Young Chemists Meet
Spring symposium of the GDCh's Young Chemists Forum celebrated with top-notch speakers and little-known facts about eggs