Simple carbohydrates play an important part in the AB0 blood types

Blood Types and Carbohydrate Chemistry

The Saccharin Saga – Part 2
The early industrial production and organized smuggling of saccharin

The Saccharin Saga – Part 1
The invention of the first artificial sweetener and a lifetime battle for credit

Chemical Poems: Unbihexium
Poems based on the natural properties of each of the elements of the periodic table

Easter Egg Trivia
How much do you know about eggs and their chemistry?

Bridge Science and the Public – Interview with Donna Nelson
Professor Donna Nelson, University of Oklahoma, USA, talks about Hollywood, how to improve the image of scientists, and her motivation to advise a film crew

The Chemistry of Fireworks
Around the world, fireworks displays produce awe-inspiring moments on New Year's Eve

Espresso Crema
Why does an espresso need a crema and how should it look like?

The Chemistry of Tobacco – Part 1
Looking at the history of tobacco consumption – from chewing and snuffing to smoking

The Chemistry of Breaking Bad Goes Viral
A spontaneous idea for an article results in overwhelming positive feedback the authors hadn’t expected