Answer three questions about last week’s news to see how well you’re keeping up with the science world around you

🚬➡️💨 Vaping heats (nicotine) liquid into vapor for inhalation; this picture explains the chemistry behind the process

Inspections found banned chemicals, such as perfluorononyl dimethicone and D4/D5 siloxanes, in cosmetics like eyeliners, lipliners, and hair conditioners

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

A perfect kitchen experiment for young kids and fun for all ages!

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

The best photos of the "Vibrant Chemistry" competition – thank you to all participants!

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

A German stamp celebrates the 150. birthday of one of the most influential industrialists of the 20th century

A collection of articles on the chemistry of dyes and the historical development of dyes