English chemist discovered the proton theory of acids and bases independently of Johannes Brønsted
Thomas Martin Lowry and Acid–Base Theory
Guess the Chemist (154)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?
Death in a Pot: From England’s Famous Chemist to Exiled and Forgotten – Part 2
Let us take a closer look at the book about simple methods for detecting adulterations of food, published by Fredrick Accum in 1820
It Begins with My Own Questions
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
Crime Scene Chemistry
A growing collection of articles highlights how chemistry is increasingly essential in crime scene investigations (CSI) and solving crimes
Literature Prize for Günter Klar and Armin Reller
Authors of book on the development of chemistry honored by German Chemical Industry Fund (FCI)
Connecting Minds and Stimulating Ideas for Future Progress
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
Collaborations in History
A chemistry picture quiz about cooperation partners
Death in a Pot: From England’s Famous Chemist to Exiled and Forgotten
Why did Fredrick Accum’s 1820 book about simple methods for detecting the adulteration of foods not make him a pioneer of consumer protection?
Stamp for the 150th Birthday of Carl Bosch
A German stamp celebrates the 150. birthday of one of the most influential industrialists of the 20th century