An interactive introduction to the building blocks of matter for children of all ages

Editors recommend science-themed holiday gift ideas

Extinguishing a candle with baking powder and vinegar

Daily highlights in video form

A compilation of articles on chemistry in artworks, on art inspired by chemistry, about the work of scientific teams in museums

A compilation of articles on chemistry in the movies

Cl-containing cleaning products combined with light and a citrus compound found in many household products may create indoor air pollutants

Experiment competition organized by the International Younger Chemists' Network (IYCN) to create material for outreach

What are tattoo inks? Where in the skin is the tattoo? What happens when a tattoo is removed?

Inspired by the Woodstock anniversary, we look at the chemistry of guitar strings