Sarah HijmansNov 2, 20206 minWho Discovered Aluminium - and why is that such a difficult question?Starting from the history of aluminium, this piece reflects on the nature of scientific discovery.
Katy DuncanOct 19, 20208 minElectrolysis and Education: Learning Models not FactsIn this piece, Katy Duncan explores the seemingly contradictory ways we teach the electrolysis of water to teenagers.
Vanessa SeifertOct 6, 20205 minStrong Emergence in ChemistryThe debate about chemistry’s relation to quantum physics has been a persisting one. Is chemistry reduced to quantum physics or is there...
Sarah HijmansSep 21, 20206 minAndrés Manuel del Rio and the Two Discoveries of VanadiumHow come an element was forgotten for 30 years? This article tells the exciting story of the discovery, loss and rediscovery of vanadium.