The Chemistry of Breaking Bad

The Chemistry of Breaking Bad

The multi-award-winning TV series is demanding, exciting, amusing, often shocking, and made with great attention to chemistry details

The Oktoberfest Rearrangement

The Oktoberfest Rearrangement

A closer look at the chemical role hops play in the beer-brewing process shows how beer owes its marvelous flavor to a great deal of chemistry

Just Your Cup of Tea

Just Your Cup of Tea

Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Which countries grow and drink the most? And how do black and green teas differ?

GM Crops

GM Crops

What are GM Crops? What is their benefit? How are they made? What risks are there?

New Pope, New Chemistry

New Pope, New Chemistry

Not only did the newly-elected Pope study chemical engineering, but the smoke that signals the decision involves some interesting chemistry

Our Daily Bread — Part 1

Our Daily Bread — Part 1

Transformation of ripe ears of grain into a fragrant, aromatic bread borders on the miraculous and behind such a miracle lies chemistry