Addressing the problem of increasing CO2 levels on Earth. Chemical advances offer the possibility to create a renewable carbon economy that is based on carbon dioxide.

Revolutionizing Medical Imaging with Fluorination: discover the outstanding contribution Prof. Véronique Gouverneur at the University of Oxford, has made to this field.

Discover some of the inspired approaches to improving the atom economics of amide synthesis in this infographic.

Chemistry plays a seminal role in developing water that is fresh, clean and safe to drink. Uncover the cutting edge chemistry used to test water cleanliness.

Explore the progression of the work of Chemistry Nobel Prize winner Sir J. Fraser Stoddart, over the last two decades.

The chemistry of explosives is a fascinating area that has had a long and checkered history. Investigate some of the new age explosives that have begun to revolutionize this area.

Fluorine is a highly toxic pale yellow gas. Thanks to countless chemists, this poisonous gas was transformed and resulted in compounds that improve our daily lives. What are some common uses of Fluorine?

Smoking cannabis has been around for thousands of years, but a recent rise in the production and unregulated supply of so-called synthetic cannabinoids is leading to concerns and legal challenges.

Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms. What are the biochemical reactions behind bioluminescence?

Diabetes is a medical condition wherein a patient suffers from inadequate control of blood glucose concentrations. Investigate some of the chemical sensors that have emerged and potentially can be used in Continuous Glucose Monitoring.

Antibiotics revolutionized modern healthcare, however resistant bacteria has become a global healthcare problem. Explore some of the structures and properties of current state of the art antibiotics.

Water has the ability to take on drastically different formations. Discover how water becomes a snowflake and whether snowflakes can really be identical, in this infographic.

Discover the chemistry of a pumpkin this Halloween. This Reaxys infographic takes a look at their health benefits, smells and the different varieties.

October 23rd is Mole Day. The theme for 2017 is ‘The MOLEvengers’. Join us and our Avenger Iron Mole as we commemorate Avogadro’s Number (6.02x10²³).

There is so much chemistry behind Autumn’s vibrant hues. Let’s explore the compounds that make leaves change color.

Remembering the creation of the smallpox vaccination. This infographic tells the story of Edward Jenner who is known for his innovative contribution to immunization and the eradication of smallpox.

Sir Alec John Jeffreys developed techniques for RNA fingerprinting and DNA profiling now used worldwide in forensic science to assist detective work and resolve paternity and immigration disputes.

Several chemical ingredients in sunscreen help prevent the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays from damaging the skin.

Discover how birds navigate using magnetoreception; using the earth’s magnetic field to orientate themselves.

Sunflowers possess allelopathic activity, by understanding the biological activity of allelochemicals researchers hope to improve weed control in a sustainable way.

Sand is made up of particles that fall between 1/16 in and 2 mm in diameter. Find out what you get if the particles are smaller or larger than sand.

On July 12th in 1898, William Ramsay and Morris Travers discovered Xenon at University College London. Xenon is odorless, colorless, tasteless and chemically non-reactive. Find out more about the element and its uses.

Discover why we get the ‘chocolate’ flavor and smell from the cacao bean and some of the chemical compounds within chocolate.

The Nobel Prize has been awarded to a total of 48 women since its inception. Meet the first four female laureates awarded the Noble Prize in Chemistry.