The chemist’s fear of the fugu or pufferfish extends as far as the distinctive and intriguing poison it carries

The Chemist’s Fear of the Fugu

Periodic Table of Videos Wins SPORE Prize
The Science Prize for Online Resources in Education has been awarded to a video project from the University of Nottingham, UK

Molecule of the Week – German Radio Show
M3 – Mraseks Molecule Mosaik – a weekly radio show on extraordinary molecules

Chemistry of a Hangover — Alcohol and its Consequences
How can a tiny molecule like ethanol be at the root of so much human misery?

Interview with Fridolin E. Coli
Fridolin E. Coli, gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium, talks about his more than one hundred years of experience in research

Science Slams updated February 2025
Are you interested in presenting your results in an enjoyable and comprehensible way in front of a broad audience? Or to attend a Science Slam?

How do Microwave Ovens Work?
Microwaves can be used to heat food in times that put conventional ovens to shame. But how do they do it?

Global Stamp Competition
Design a national stamp reflecting on chemistry as a Cultural Enterprise – student competition with different age categories

New Year’s Eve Chemistry
Be the life and soul of the party with these fun, chemistry-based facts

Sparkling Wine, Champagne & Co – Part 1
Looking a bit deeper into the glass we discover that there is a great deal of chemistry involved ... only chemistry can be this tingling