Poems based on the natural properties of each of the elements of the periodic table

Chemical Poems: Hydrogen

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

From Sip to Slip: How Our Bodies Process Alcohol
What happens to alcohol after it has been consumed?

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

Interview with James T. Aquaticus
James Thermus Aquaticus, a Gram-negative thermophilic bacterium, talks about his involvement in the most important enzymes in molecular biology

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

What is Shale Gas? How Does Fracking Work?
How does hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and horizontal drilling make natural gas trapped in shale rock formations financially feasible and accessible?

Shampoo Science
The composition of a typical shampoo and how it works