Jargonium editorsJun 27, 20231 minAn amazing recognition for Sarah Hijmans!We couldn't be prouder for our Jargonium team and the recognition its editors' have received this past few months. After Karoliina's...
Jargonium editorsMar 15, 20231 minSarah Hijmans is officially a Dr!We celebrate our very own Sarah Hijmans- co-creator & editor of Jargonium- for recently defending her PhD and officially becoming a Dr!!...
Sarah HijmansNov 9, 20216 minHow to identify simple substances: chlorine vs. oxymuriatic acidHow are simple substances identified when it is difficult to tell whether a substance has been decomposed or not?
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.
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.
Sarah HijmansJul 1, 20204 minThe Short History of (the Element) JargoniumFrom 1869 to 1870, a new element was the object of a heated priority debate. Who deserved to be called the discoverer of jargonium?