Anders Ekeberg discovered the element tantalum despite being partially sighted and deaf; answer to Guess the Chemist (14)
200th Anniversary: Anders Ekeberg’s Death
Guess the Chemist (14)
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145th Birthday: Theodore William Richards
Theodore W. Richards provided accurate masses for 30 elements, the first experimental evidence of isotopes; answer to Guess the Chemist (13)
A Chemical Examination of the Isenheim Altar: Role Played in History by Horned Rye (3)
The isolation and structural determination of the potent ergot alkaloids guarantees we can enjoy our daily bread without harm
Guess the Chemist (13)
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Guess the Chemist (12)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?
A Chemical Examination of the Isenheim Altar: Role Played in History by Horned Rye (2)
What is an ergot-infested grain kernel? Part 2 looks at the life-cycle of the fungus, how it contributed to the Salem witch trials, and a self test
170th Birthday of Ellen Swallow Richards
Ellen Swallow Richards was a pioneering chemist, first woman to graduate from MIT, and leading advocate of women’s education
145 Years of Dynamite
Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel after an accident at a nitroglycerin factory killed his brother; answer to Guess the Chemist (11)
Guess the Chemist (11)
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