Connecting and Empowering Early-Career Chemists
Dr. João Borges on his work with chemical societies
How Can a Firefly Glow?
The video explains how bioluminescence works in the firefly and why it glows at all
How Is an Etching Created?
Etching is a printing technique that combines art and chemistry
How to Make an Egg Transparent?
The video shows how to see the yolk in the egg without destroying the egg
What are Patents? How Do You Read Patents?
Research results are published not only as scientific literature, but also in the form of patents. The video shows how to read and use them
How Do Oil Paints Dry?
The drying process of oil-based paints can take several weeks to months or years. Why does it take so long?
What Are Face Masks Made of?
We use them all the time, but what are they actually made of? How does the filter effect work?
Polymer Science Is Far From Being Dead
Markus Antonietti about his research, Staudinger, Faust, the Kitchen Lab of the Max Planck Institute, and the Noodle catalyst
Discussions Are Inherent to Science
Marina Rodnina about her fascination for the ribosome and what she enjoys most about her job as a Director of a Max Planck Institute
The Chemical Bond is the Basis of the Complexity of the Universe
Gernot Frenking about his research, surprising chemical bonds, his work in Spain and China, basic research and applications
Composition of the Nobel Prize Medals
Every Nobel Prize winner receives a medal at the award ceremony. What is it made of?
I Have Always Been Very Interested in the Beauty of Molecules
Omar M. Yaghi about his research, the discovery of MOFs, supporting young academics, and our responsibility as scientists
Using Synthesis to Understand Nature and Drive Applications
Peter H. Seeberger about his research, fascination for carbohydrates, changes in how to communicate science, and the possibility of autonomous, remote chemical synthesis
Solving Problems with Creativity Instead of Hard Work
Herbert Waldmann about his research, big ideas, risk taking, and interdisciplinary cooperations
I Love Complicated Questions
Stefanie Dehnen about her research, networking, how to run a successful research team, and the self-image of chemists
Overcoming Well-Meaning Discouragement
Petra Mischnick about her motivation to advocate for equality, the importane of role models and teaching chemistry from early on
Designing a Molecule on Paper and Finding Ways to Make It
Evamarie Hey-Hawkins about her research and enthusiasm for chemistry, and what to do with unlimited funds
What Are Swabs for Coronavirus Tests Made of?
Have you ever thought about what swabs are made of and how new research is improving them?
What is a Lipstick Made of?
The video shows which ingredients are in a lipstick and why they are added