If you have an interest in anything in the world, then you have an interest in chemistry because everything you hear, see, taste, smell and touch involves chemistry and chemicals. Our ability to understand the chemical make-up of things and chemical reactions has led to everything from modern food and drugs to plastics and computers.
Science For A Sustainable Future
Researcher blurs the lines between chemistry, materials science, applied physics and applied mathematics to help predict the behavior and impact of tomorrow’s materials
When Girls Didn't "Do" Science: Mamie Moy
Mamie Wong Moy discusses a time during her education when girls didn't "do" science. She also tells of a science teacher who encouraged her to be curious about the sciences and, ultimately, inspired Mamie to pursue a career in chemistry.
This Breathalyzer Reveals Signs Of Disease
One exhale and new device could screen for everything from diabetes to lung cancer
Chance Discoveries: Sweeteners
Failing to wash their hands was these researchers' sweetest desicion
Biofuel Breakthrough
University of Maine esearchers discover revolutionary process for for creating biofuel
Chance Discoveries: Post-It Notes
A scientist at 3M takes note of a weak adhesive with special characteristics
Smarter Buildings
USC Architect First to Use Zero-Energy Building Material That Reacts Smartly to Sunlight
Lasers In Chemistry Research
Using lasers to study the causes of Type II diabetes, Alzheimer’s Disease, and cataracts.
Chance Discoveries: Kevlar
As light as nylon yet harder than steel — “Chance Discoveries: Kevlar” tells the story of lab experiments with aromatic polyamides that produced the synthetic material now common in bicycle helmets, tires, and “bulletproof” police and combat gear (although not in fashion, despite the early designs of one apparel company).
Profiles of Scientists and Engineers: Chemist
Jon Wilker shows us some of his latest chemistry projects and what his typical day is like inside and outside the lab.
Chalk Talk: Polymers
Muscle fibers, DNA and plastics are all examples of polymers. Watch this video to learn more.
The Science Of Pizza Cheese
Creating the perfect cheese for a perfect pizza
Usable Waste
Researchers at UVM are looking to produce methane more efficiently and in greater quantity
Chemistry Of Changing Leaves
Why do tree leaves turn gold, orange and scarlet in the fall? “Chemistry of Changing Leaves” explains the role of pigment molecules, including chlorophyll, carotenoids, and anthocyanin.
Profiles of Scientists and Engineers: Environmental Engineer
Tamar Losleben shows us what an environmental engineer does in the office and in the field
Finding Her Way: Kristala L. Jones Prather, Ph.D.
Kristala was a self-described “tinkerer” as a child, but didn’t know what she wanted to do until a history teacher took an interest
Chance Discoveries: Polyethylene
So much of what we wear, sit on, use and touch every day is made, at least in part, of polymer plastics. “Chance Discoveries: Polyethylene” tells the story of how the world's most used plastic was first formed and developed into the “miracle” material of post-WWII America.
"Green" NC State Chemist Looks For Cleaner, Safer Fuel Process
A profile of North Carolina State “green” chemist Elon Ison, who is designing catalysts to make safer, cleaner alternative fuels.
Diamonds, Pencils And Buckyballs: A Look At Buckminsterfullerene
We mark the award of the 2011 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with a look at two other notable Nobel-worthy advances: discovery of buckminsterfullerene, a 'surprise' carbon allotrope.
Chance Discoveries: Graphene
Graphene, one of the most promising chance discoveries in recent history
