Thesis in 2020

Michelle Francl wonders if scientists ought to pen poetry.

If you feel like shifting your attention away from what’s happening here on planet Earth in 2020 for a moment, join Bruce C. Gibb on a tour through the chemistry of the largest planet in the Solar System.

Michelle Francl wonders if it is time to rethink the naming of units.

There are plenty of online resources to ensure that learning can continue for students who cannot access universities during a pandemic, but what options are there for practical aspects of science courses? Daren J. Caruana, Christoph G. Salzmann and Andrea Sella offer a manifesto for home-based experiments.

Despite the romantic mythology that often accompanies stories of scientific discovery, pinpointing the exact moment in history when a new concept emerged is often a matter of debate — and the hydrogen bond is no exception explains Bruce C. Gibb.

Michelle Francl worries about the long-term effects of playing by pandemic rules.

Bruce C. Gibb takes a look at the chemistry and biochemistry of intermittent fasting.

Michelle Francl dips into the science of making tea.

Bruce C. Gibb takes a look at the dark side of academia and considers a multitude of sins.