It is that time of the year again: The festive season is upon us. If you are still searching for the perfect present for the science fans among your friends, family, or colleagues, we can help: ChemistryViews.org and Wiley/Wiley-VCH Editors recommend a range of science-themed presents below.

If you have already found the perfect gift you can add your own suggestions in the comment section below or let us know via email.

 

 

Games & Toys

	Lab Wars Build up your lab and sabotage your competitors in this science-themed card game. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	Lego Scientist It would be an honor to have her join your lab – or toy collection. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	Kerbal Space Program Build your own virtual rocket ship and help the Kerbals get into space in this video game. Catharina Goedecke, ChemistryViews.org

 

 

Health & Science

	DNA Test Kit Explore your ancestry and your genetics with this test. Anar Murphy, Biotechnology and Bioengineering
	Stardust Periodic Table of the Elements This periodic table of the elements contains real chemical element samples. Xin Su, Advanced Materials

 

 

Jewellery & Apparel

	Wi-Fi Detector Shirt This t-shirt has a built-in Wi-Fi signal detector. Xin Su, Advanced Materials
	Miniature Landscape Rings Art and materials combine to create stunning miniature landscapes within these wood and resin rings. David Peralta, ChemMedChem
	Ethanol T-Shirt This funny shirt pictures alcohol as seen by a drunk chemist. Andrei Dragan, Chemistry – An Asian Journal

 

 

Home & Decor

	Periodic Throw Pillow A periodic table makes this pillow both useful and comfy. Marion Fricke, ChemistryViews.org
	Nuclear Glow Soap This assortment of radioactive element soaps glows in the dark. Anar Murphy, Biotechnology and Bioengineering
	Periodic Table Shower Curtain This official shower curtain from the TV series “The Big Bang Theory” shows your love for chemistry. Mario Müller, Angewandte Chemie
	“Oh Chemist-Tree” Ceramic Ornament Bring some science spirit to your holidays with this tree ornament. Marion Fricke, ChemistryViews.org
	“Overreacting Flask” Pillow Case Decorate your home with this funny chemistry pillow case. Anar Murphy, Biotechnology and Bioengineering

 

 

Cooking & Dining

	Brain Specimen Coasters These ten glass coasters can make your dinner a more cerebral affair. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	Periodic Table Cutting Board This glass cutting board makes a great gift for chemists. Vera Köster, ChemistryViews.org

 

 

Electronics

	Sonic Screwdriver Universal Remote Control This gesture-based programmable remote is a replica of Doctor Who’s iconic tool. David Bradley, sciencebase.com
	Modular Clocks These clocks use old vacuum fluorescent display tubes and come as do-it-yourself kits. Xin Su, Advanced Materials
	Star Trek Communicator This Star Trek-inspired bluetooth communicator works with your phone. David Bradley, sciencebase.com

 

 

Books

	The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus: The Mathematics of Christmas This book is a festive look at mathematics. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
	Cooking for Geeks Understand the science behind cooking with this book. Anne Deveson, ChemistrySelect
	Thing Explainer Thing Explainer describes complicated stuff using only drawings and a vocabulary of the 1,000 most common words. Kim Meyer, Angewandte Chemie
	The Magic of Reality: How We Know What’s Really True This introduction to science explains how we find answers to questions about nature. Anne Deveson, ChemistrySelect
	Reproducibility: Principles, Problems, Practices, and Prospects This book is a must-read for all scientists. Matteo Cavalleri, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry

 

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• For even more suggestions, check out our lists of gift ideas from previous years.