THE merits of a book on atomic and molecular structure can be judged by a very simple test. If the book merely gives an account of the personal views and impressions of the author, in the form of a ...

In order to find the chemical properties of super-heavy elements, chemists must conduct one of the world's most demanding chemical experiments in a matter of seconds. In order to find the chemical ...

A pinch of arsenic, a dash of krypton, a soupçon of tantalum, and a whole load of copper—these are just some of the 76 chemical elements that go into making modern automobiles, according to an ...

Every field of science has its favorite anniversary. For physics, it’s Newton’s Principia of 1687, the book that introduced the laws of motion and gravity. Biology celebrates Darwin’s On the Origin of ...

The Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is more than just a guide or catalogue of the entire known atoms in the universe; it is essentially a window on the universe, helping to expand our ...

The chemistry of the f-elements has the potential to impact upon many of the 21st century chemical challenges requisite for a secure and sustainable future. f-element compounds often display unique ...

Climate change and new snow-sports technologies to enhance performance for skiers and snowboarders. Lecture for Sixth Form Students. 17th March 2015, a one hour lecture lasting from 7.00 p.m. until ...