Transformation of ripe ears of grain into a fragrant, aromatic bread borders on the miraculous and behind such a miracle lies chemistry
Our Daily Bread — Part 1
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?
Shampoo Science
The composition of a typical shampoo and how it works
The Science of Santa
173 million deliveries in 31 hours? We look at the science behind Santa's Technosleigh and what makes Rudolph's nose glow
Chemical Production in Compliance with Torah and the Koran: Part 1
Unusual interface between chemistry and religion, drawing upon examples from Islamic and Judaic law
The Chemical Journey of the Olympic Torch
Each of the 34 designs of the official Olympic torch has relyed on chemistry to stay alight throughout the torch relay
Chemical Secrets of the Violin Virtuosi — Part 1
What made Stradivari's violins so special? Klaus Roth looks at the important role of chemistry in Stradivari's workshop and instruments
The Science of Football
What would a football game be without chemistry?
Boiled Eggs: Soft and Hard — Part 1
When we rap a knife on the shell of a freshly boiled egg we are seldom aware of what a technical marvel we are dealing with
Pesto — Mediterranean Biochemistry
Klaus Roth uncovers the nature of this culinary-chemical marvel, and thereby comes to enjoy it all the more