We pursue the fate of a single wax molecule in a burning candle

Chemistry of the Christmas Candle — Part 2

What Makes a Candle Flame?
The different reaction zones of a candle flame and its heat and mass transfer pathways

Ouroboros Breathes Benzene
As benzene breathes, its aromaticity ebbs and flows according to new derivative current-density maps

Searching for Xmas Presents?
Still searching for a Christmas present? Editors recommend Christmas presents with a scientific flavor ...

Wonderlab Comic — Conference
Wonderlab is hosting a conference and the attitude of each lab member turns out to be quite revealing

This Is Not The End, But The Beginning: The IYC Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony of the International Year of Chemistry (IYC) was held in Brussels, Belgium, on December 1st

Laser Offers New Insight Into Atmosphere
Firing laser pulses between satellites is promising a step up in tracking greenhouse gases

ECS-3's Complex Structure Solved
Crystalline hybrid organic–inorganic aluminosilicate with open porosity and one of the most complex structures ever solved by electron diffraction

Shine a Light Instead of Changing the Battery
Light-driven implantable converter for bioelectronics devices could make changing the battery in pacemakers a thing of the past

Winners of the ChemistryViews IYC Video Competition
We are pleased to announce the winners of our IYC2011 video competition