Changing Public Perception of Chemistry by Inspiring Interest, Not Complexity
P. Gärtner, President of GÖCH, believes that science ambassadors can help the public see chemistry as a force for good rather than something dangerous
Happy Birthday, Klaus Roth!
Author of popular chemistry articles and books and Professor at Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, celebrates his 80th birthday
Would You Like to Buy the House Featured as Walter White’s in Breaking Bad?
House featured in famous TV series listed for sale
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
How Ozempic Works: (Bio)Chemical Perspectives on Weight Loss Drugs
The science behind the hype: How do they work?, How are they made?, How safe are they?, and could they really be a panacea for the “obesity epidemic”?
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Happy New Year 2025!
The team of ChemistryViews.org wishes you a peaceful, healthy, and successful New Year 2025
Bringing Rare Earth Element Research from the Lab to Children’s TV
Lena Daumann and Sophie Gutenthaler-Tietze share their research and experiences filming for a popular German children's program and other outreach activities
Guess the Houses and Molecules—Chemistry Advent Calendar
Discover where famous chemists lived 🏠 and who synthesized iconic molecules 🧪. Every second day, a new question unlocks—can you identify the chemist behind the house or the molecule?
Looking for the Perfect Chemistry-Inspired Gift?
Discover the best science-themed gift ideas selected by our editors
Weekly Research News Challenge: Unusual Photoswitch – Toxic Cosmetics – New Drug Linker
Answer three questions about last week’s news to see how well you’re keeping up with the science world around you
The Chemistry of Vaping
🚬➡️💨 Vaping heats (nicotine) liquid into vapor for inhalation; this picture explains the chemistry behind the process
Hazardous Chemicals Found in European Cosmetics
Inspections found banned chemicals, such as perfluorononyl dimethicone and D4/D5 siloxanes, in cosmetics like eyeliners, lipliners, and hair conditioners
Insights into Forensic Police Work
The Director of the Forensic Police Service in Rome discusses the challenges of forensic work, adapting to new techniques, and the TV portrayal of investigations
Bubbling Halloween Pumpkin
A perfect kitchen experiment for young kids and fun for all ages!
It Begins with My Own Questions
Gabriella Greison on how to engage the general public with quantum physics, filling entire theaters, how she chooses her topics, and what is essential in effective science communication
Photo Competition 2024 – The Winners
The best photos of the "Vibrant Chemistry" competition – thank you to all participants!
Connecting Minds and Stimulating Ideas for Future Progress
The huge National Conference of the Italian Chemical Society (SCI) in Milan covered a wide range of topics from chemistry, but also from ethics to music, film, and visual arts – some highlights
Stamp for the 150th Birthday of Carl Bosch
A German stamp celebrates the 150. birthday of one of the most influential industrialists of the 20th century