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Margaret Thatcher: A Chemist’s Path to Political Power

October 13, 2025

Margaret Thatcher, who studied chemistry and worked briefly as a chemist before dedicating herself fully to politics, would have turned 100 today

Franz Joseph Müller von Reichenstein—Discoverer of Tellurium
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Franz Joseph Müller von Reichenstein—Discoverer of Tellurium

October 12, 2025

Franz Joseph Müller von Reichenstein discovered the semimetal tellurium while investigating Transylvanian ores in the late 18th century

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October 1, 2025

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Marie Curie Exhibition in Genua Showcases Her Italian Travels
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Marie Curie Exhibition in Genua Showcases Her Italian Travels

September 15, 2025

The exhibition, recently opened in Genoa, offers a unique glimpse into Curie’s travels and will continue to Rome, Pisa, and Paris

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September 1, 2025

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How Green Was Ancient Roman Concrete?

August 14, 2025

Roman concrete requires comparable energy and CO ₂ emissions as modern concrete but could reduce environmental impact through longer-lasting structures

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July 31, 2025

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Outdoor Marie Curie Exhibitions Now in Poland and Italy
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Outdoor Marie Curie Exhibitions Now in Poland and Italy

July 25, 2025

Just in time for summer and the holiday season, open-air exhibitions about Marie Skłodowska-Curie are now on display in Warsaw, Genoa, Pisa, and Padua

Chemistry Europe’s Top Summer 2025 Book & Podcast Picks
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Chemistry Europe’s Top Summer 2025 Book & Podcast Picks

July 14, 2025

What to read or listen to this summer? I have asked members of the Chemistry Europe community to recommend enjoyable science-themed books and podcasts

Maria Skłodowska-Curie’s Italian Journeys on Display in Warsaw
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Maria Skłodowska-Curie’s Italian Journeys on Display in Warsaw

July 4, 2025

An open-air exhibition sheds light on the Nobel-winning chemist’s travels to Italy—focusing on her scientific work, friendships, and international collaborations—through newly uncovered archives, documents, and photos

200th Birthday of Emil Erlenmeyer
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200th Birthday of Emil Erlenmeyer

June 28, 2025

Why is a glass vessel with a narrow neck (narrow-neck flask) or a wider neck (wide-neck flask) called an Erlenmeyer flask?

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May 9, 2025

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May 5, 2025

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15 Years of ChemistryViews
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15 Years of ChemistryViews  

May 1, 2025

A big thank you to all our wonderful readers, authors, supporters, and friends for the rich, unforgettable, and inspiring encounters, moments, and opportunities over these 15 years

Who Was Wolfgang Ernst Pauli?
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Who Was Wolfgang Ernst Pauli?

April 25, 2025

The Nobel Laueate Wolfgang Pauli was born 125 years ago, on April 25, 1900, in Vienna, Austria, and is considered one of the most significant physicists of the 20th century

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April 14, 2025

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Bridging Gaps: Equal Opportunities
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Bridging Gaps: Equal Opportunities

April 9, 2025

A continuously expanding collection of articles on diversity-related topics

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April 1, 2025

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Nominations Open for the Primo Levi Award
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Nominations Open for the Primo Levi Award

April 1, 2025

The Primo Levi Award honors chemists who advance human rights, ethical responsibility, and the societal role of chemistry

Ida Freund: A Pioneering Chemistry Educator And Women’s Rights Advocate
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Ida Freund: A Pioneering Chemistry Educator And Women’s Rights Advocate

March 31, 2025

This short video gives an introduction to her life and legacy

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