The Biochemistry of Peppers

The Biochemistry of Peppers

How is it that only plants from the genus Capsicum are able to synthesize compounds that sting one’s tongue so intensely?

Chemistry in Israel

Chemistry in Israel

Ilan Marek discusses the historic reasons for Israel's success in chemistry, as well as its present and future

Hierarchy of Research

Hierarchy of Research

Adam Heller discusses that not all research is equal and gives his personal suggestion on how to fund critical, independent thinking