Chemistry

A new study conducted by scientists in France concludes that the alluring eye makeup worn by ancient Egyptians also may have been used to help prevent or treat eye disease by doubling as an infection…

Separation science has seen glamour and growth with ever-increasing demand for analysis ranging from environmental, toxicological to forensics. The list is endless and the genre is getting narrower…

That's right, my love for the periodic table can now be extended to my phone! My sweet Palm Pre features the periodic table in its app catalog, with such data as: Oxidation Status Boiling Point…

When Dmitri Mendeleev first published his table of elements in 1869 (picture), only 60 of these were known. One group in particular was absent, namely the inert gases.  Now you may have heard…

Who does not like a mystery? The universe is mysteriously rich in hydrogen. Three-quarters of its mass is hydrogen. On the other hand, our planet is mysteriously xenon-poor…

Scientists say they can now tell the condition of an old book by its odor. In a report published in Analytical Chemistry, a team of researchers describe development of a new test that can measure the…

Did someone mention Elvis? This research made the cover of ACS's Journal of Physical Chemistry in color.    The diatomic cyanide ion CN− is released sometimes by the chemical compounds…

All you need is a pic-a-nic basket and wine in Erlenmeyer flasks.

Sustainability stretches through greener chemistry. Imagine having a choice in designing environmentally friendly materials. This opportunity is presented in "…

The periodic table has been covered in myriad ways on this site1, but no one has addressed the re-setting of the venerable Table. I was reminded of this slightly consternating activity this morning…