The distinctive different flavors of light and dark beer could be explained by the presence of iron according to Spanish researchers

Dark Versus Light Beer

Interview with Editors of ChemistryOpen
Interview with the editors of the new ChemPubSoc Europe journal ChemistryOpen – youngest member, but a first in many aspects

Wonderlab Comic — Gloves
Gin-Jo and Sophie discover the importance of wearing — and removing — gloves

Everybody – Many – 60 – 15 – 4
German selection process for the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) from the North Rhine-Westphalian point of view and its success

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

The Good And The Bad News for Chocolate Fans
As with any vice — Bieber, brews, or bars of chocolate — those who partake to excess will have a trove of excuses

Ryoji Noyori Introduces RIKEN
Ryoji Noyori Introduces RIKEN, Japan’s flagship institution for comprehensive scientific research

Glutamate — From Discovery To Global Product
Since 1908 glutamate is known as the fifth taste and found in seaweed broth, asparagus, tomato, cheese, meat

Plant-based Ice Cream
Lupinesse - purely plant-based ice cream, free of lactose and cholesterol, with valuable lupin protein available in Germany

Chemistry Students & Graduates 2011 — Latest Trends From Germany
The GDCh published the 2010 statistics on chemistry students and graduates at Universities and Fachhochschulen in Germany