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

Transformation of ripe ears of grain into a fragrant, aromatic bread borders on the miraculous and behind such a miracle lies chemistry

How does hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and horizontal drilling make natural gas trapped in shale rock formations financially feasible and accessible?

The composition of a typical shampoo and how it works

173 million deliveries in 31 hours? We look at the science behind Santa's Technosleigh and what makes Rudolph's nose glow

Unusual interface between chemistry and religion, drawing upon examples from Islamic and Judaic law

Each of the 34 designs of the official Olympic torch has relyed on chemistry to stay alight throughout the torch relay

What made Stradivari's violins so special? Klaus Roth looks at the important role of chemistry in Stradivari's workshop and instruments

What would a football game be without chemistry?

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