Highlighting notable research, institutions, individuals, personal experiences, ethical questions, and issues such as diversity and inclusion.
Pumpkin Molecules 🎃
From molecules that give pumpkins their flavor and color to pumpkin-shaped molecules
Margaret Thatcher: A Chemist’s Path to Political Power
Margaret Thatcher, who studied chemistry and worked briefly as a chemist before dedicating herself fully to politics, would have turned 100 today
Franz Joseph Müller von Reichenstein—Discoverer of Tellurium
Franz Joseph Müller von Reichenstein discovered the semimetal tellurium while investigating Transylvanian ores in the late 18th century
Outdoor Marie Curie Exhibitions Now in Poland and Italy
Just in time for summer and the holiday season, open-air exhibitions about Marie Skłodowska-Curie are now on display in Warsaw, Genoa, Pisa, and Padua
Shaping Future Leaders Together: A Collaboration Between EYCN and EIIL
The EYCN, representing early-career chemists across Europe, and the EIIL, a network of industrial leaders, have partnered to advance leadership development, bridging academia and industry
Fritz Ullmann and the Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry
A pioneering chemist, Fritz Ullmann advanced copper-catalyzed reactions and created the renowned Ullmann’s Encyclopedia, shaping industrial chemistry for generations
200th Birthday of Emil Erlenmeyer
Why is a glass vessel with a narrow neck (narrow-neck flask) or a wider neck (wide-neck flask) called an Erlenmeyer flask?
Who Was Wolfgang Ernst Pauli?
The Nobel Laueate Wolfgang Pauli was born 125 years ago, on April 25, 1900, in Vienna, Austria, and is considered one of the most significant physicists of the 20th century
🐣 Coloring Easter Eggs Naturally
Dyeing Easter Eggs with vegetables, spices, and herbs
Bridging Science and Opportunity: The Young Section of the Polish Chemical Society
The Young Section of the PCS supports emerging scientists by offering platforms for collaboration, professional growth, and international representation
10 Ways to Lose Your Research Data
All cases are real-life verified & foolproof
Breaking Barriers in Chemistry: The Vision and Influence of Ida Freund
Ida Freund was a pioneering chemistry educator and women's rights advocate known for her innovative and engaging teaching methods
Curiosity Drives Scientific Observations
Albertus Magnus (c. 1200–1280) was a medieval naturalist and polymath who aimed to fully understand the knowledge of his time and present it clearly in textbooks
What is Fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid used for pain relief in medical settings but is also widely abused
What Will Happen with the Marie Curie Pavillon des Sources in Paris?
The Marie Curie pavillon has been saved from demolition, but are the new plans a final decision? Many hope not
Give the Gift of Chemistry This Valentine’s Day
Why not add a little chemistry to your gifts? Here are some ideas for unique and meaningful Valentine gifts
Joseph Priestley And the Discovery of Oxygen in 1774
Priestley's great discoveries, including oxygen and other gases, electricity, and soda water, as well as his holding on to old chemical beliefs
How Ozempic Works: (Bio)Chemical Perspectives on Weight Loss Drugs
The science behind the hype: How do they work?, How are they made?, How safe are they?, and could they really be a panacea for the “obesity epidemic”?
Alice Ball: First Injectable Leprosy Treatment
The first woman and African American to earn a master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Hawaii, USA