A biochemist who overcame religious and sexual discrimination

100th Birthday: Mildred Cohn

100th Anniversary: Clemmensen Reduction
The Clemmensen reduction of ketones and aldehydes is the simplest direct method for converting the carbonyl group into a methylene group

25th Anniversary: Louis de Broglie's Death
Louis de Broglie is best known for his theory of the wave-particle duality of matter

150th Birthday of Agnes Pockels
Agnes Pockels was a pioneer in the field of surface tension and the measurement of surface films

Boyle’s Law: 350th Anniversary
This year marks the 350th anniversary of the publication of Boyle’s law which describes how the pressure and volume of a gas are related

10 Ways to Lose Your Research Data
All cases are real-life verified & foolproof

Believing in the Power of Collaboration
Dr. Tom Kinzel, Executive Director of the GDCh, about the importance of volunteer engagement, collaboration, and the changing needs of society as a central task of modern chemical societies

The Story of Pierre Curie & Autobiographical Notes
The first Polish and English critical edition, essential for science history enthusiasts and those interested in women in science and remarkable lives of individuals who have shaped our world

How to Remember Quirky Elemental Facts
Peter Davern wrote a five-line poem for each element, with an explanation after each line of what is unique or exciting about that element—Why did he do so?

The Periodic Table
A growing collection of articles on the Periodic Table