
History of Synthetic Dyes
How chemistry has created a new industry from a waste product of the coal industry

2023 Ig Nobel Prizes Honor Unusual Research
Work of scientists who like to lick rocks, the effects of electrified chopsticks on the taste of food, and boredom in the classroom among the winners

Removing CO2 from the Atmosphere
The European biochar production landscape is growing, e.g., the Finnish-American start-up Carbo Culture will build a large carbon removal plant in Europe

IUPAC|CHAINS 2023: Insights from the World Chemistry Congress
Research, superpowers, beyond the silicon age, AI, stopping misinformation, Cohen's hammer, equity, networking, and more

The Chemistry of Balloons (and Rubber) – Part 3
How latex is collected, transported, and converted to natural rubber

Most Accessed Articles: June 2023
Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals

Curiosity And Passion Drive Research
Oliver Trapp on his research, creativity, motivation, and promoting young talent

Encouraging Participation in Global Policy-Making
Scientists are vital in enabling evidence-informed policy-making, but how can they effectively unite with policy-makers?

Exploring the Untapped Power of Animal Venoms
Tim Lüddecke on animal toxins in agriculture and medicine, new proteins, and the challenges of German academia

Science for the Summer 2023
Fun science-related books, podcasts, and videos recommended by editors

CWTS Leiden University Ranking 2023
Scientific performance of over 1,400 universities assessed based on bibliometric indicators

What Color Is the Sun?
Yellow? Green? White? 🤔🌞

Most Accessed Articles: May 2023
Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals

What is Concrete? What is Cement?
Concrete is the most commonly used building material today. What is it made of?

Most Accessed Articles: April 2023
Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals

Graduating in Chemistry as a Blind Person
Despite being blind from birth, B. Tschulnigg studied chemistry and graduated with a bachelor's degree

Stories of Ukrainian Students in Germany
German and Ukrainian higher education institutions collaborate to allow students to continue with their degrees

Inspiring Curiosity in Children and Young People
Mobile science lab created by retrofitting a shipping container travels between cities to make science accessible and interactive

Open-Source AI Models for Scientific Advancement
Scientists should switch to open large language models (LLMs) and help others to distribute them