Not only did the newly-elected Pope study chemical engineering, but the smoke that signals the decision involves some interesting chemistry
New Pope, New Chemistry

What is Shale Gas? How Does Fracking Work?
How does hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and horizontal drilling make natural gas trapped in shale rock formations financially feasible and accessible?
Tips for Writing Better Science Papers: Graphics and Tables (5)
If a picture is worth a 1000 words, what can a well laid out graphic do for your manuscript? Insider tips for clearer graphics and tables
Call For CHEMCARS 2013
Compete in a car race with unusual rules by designing and building a shoebox-sized car powered by a chemical reaction
Tips for Writing Better Science Papers: Introduction (4)
Insider tips on how to introduce the background of your research without writing an essay on the history of science
Tips for Writing Better Science Papers: Abstract (3)
Tips for a better abstract: how to explain your project in the written equivalent of twenty seconds
Where Chemical Education is Heading: Interview with Peter Mahaffy
P. Mahaffy, Canada, talks about the need to change the way of teaching chemistry and where he sees chemical education in 50 years
Tips and Tricks for the Lab: Growing Crystals Part 3
How do you grow a crystal if your compound decomposes in air? We look at techniques that work for both air-sensitive and air-stable compounds
Tips for Writing Better Science Papers: Titles (2)
The title is the first thing readers and reviewers see, so how can you improve yours? Insider tips for grabbing readers' attention
Young Chemists at EuCheMS Chemistry Congress in Prague
Not only renowned scientists, but a lot of young chemists from different countries gave talks at the EuCheMS Congress in Prague