Fireworks, sparklers, sparkling wine, champagne, ... there is chemistry involved everywhere

Chemical Knowledge for New Year’s Eve

Reusable Bamboo Cups Release Dangerous Chemicals into Coffee
High levels of formaldehyde and melamine released into hot liquids

Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2019

Burning Time of a Candle
How long does it take for a candle to burn down and what does this time depend on?

How Do You Get the Egg in the Bottle?
Extinguished candle pulls egg through bottleneck

Jumping Candle Flame
Wax vapor reignites a candle

Secondary Flame of a Candle
Wax vapors can be ignited at the end of a tube

Winning Element Videos
Announcing the winners of the competition and speaking with the contest participants about their experiences

Searching for Christmas Presents?
Editors recommend science-themed holiday gift ideas

Periodic Table of the Elements Coloring Book
An interactive introduction to the building blocks of matter for children of all ages