
Significant Milestones in Chemistry: A Timeline of Influential Chemists
Starting from the early alchemists we take a journey through time to examine how each of these chemists pushed the boundaries of what is possible

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Geheimer Medizinalrat, Dr. med. h. c., Dr. ing. h. c., Dr. phil.
Remembering Emanuel August Merck (1855 – 1923) on his 100th death anniversary

120th Birthday: Giulio Natta
Italian Nobel Laureate well-known for his work on Ziegler–Natta catalysts for polymer synthesis

Scientific Wisdom: A Quotation Quiz Challenge
Test your knowledge of famous scientists with this quiz featuring insights and reflections from some of the most renowned minds in the field

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300th Birthday: Axel Fredrik Cronstedt
Swedish researcher discovered nickel and is considered a founder of modern mineralogy

Fire Destroys Historical Auditorium of the Liebig Laboratory
The place of Liebig’s first experimental lectures and part of the Liebig Museum caught fire

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24 Must-See Destinations in Europe for Chemists
Every day until December 24 we will unlock a new destination for your bucket list—join our chemistry Europe trip

200th Anniversary: Death of Claude Louis Berthollet
French chemist well-known for work on modern nomenclature in chemistry, equilibria, dyes, and bleaches

Percy Lavon Julian: Against All Odds
An African American organic chemist who overcame every barrier to become a pioneer in his field, remarkable in a scientific context and on a human level

Chlorates: Tragic Incidents and Life-Saving Applications – Part 2
Historic chlorate explosions and modern accidents

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Nanometer-Scale Imaging Used to Study Coating of Stradivari’s Violins
Infrared scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy (IR s-SNOM) provides unprecedented information

125 Years of GÖCH and Green Chemistry
The Austrian Chemistry Days discussed current topics such as sustainable battery research

150th Birthday: Mary Engle Pennington
American bacteriological chemist was a pioneer in food safety and refrigeration

Chlorates: Tragic Incidents and Life-Saving Applications – Part 1
A tale of exploding trousers, herbicides, fireworks, and airplane oxygen masks