Periodic Tabloid

People have always treasured gold for its unique combination of utility and beauty. Now comes a report that gold may be a repository of chemical elements heretofore not known to exist on earth. 

Curiosity and creativity have always been part of science, as Nightjar Apothecary's Brett Keyser showed at our last First Friday. But what's the relationship between curiosity and technology?

This week I am simply thankful to be able to write about the various ways I could have died.

How much does a kilogram weigh? This is reminiscent of those trick questions like: When was the war of 1812? Who is buried in Grant’s tomb? 

Twice this year and a dozen times in the last four decades, I have had a reason to celebrate modern medicine and the chemistry behind it. This series of blog posts explains how I would have died if I had the same injury 100 years ago. Today's medical malaise: surviving a missile explosion.

Twice this year and a dozen times in the last four decades, I have had a reason to celebrate modern medicine and the chemistry behind it. So I am starting a new series of blog posts explaining how I would have died if I had the same injury 100 years ago. I will begin with my most recent brush with medical malaise: bacterial infection.

I am a dedicated aficionado of still photography and derive deep aesthetic pleasure from well crafted images. Thus, one of my favorite moments is each year’s release of the Nikon Small World competition for best scientific images. 

While news pundits debate the consequences of yesterday's elections on topics like the economy and healthcare, others ask: what will the changes in Washington mean for science?

Until last year, the moon was thought to be completely dry. And just last week scientists reported that there is even more water on the moon than was believed to be there last year.

With luck—and a combination of good genes and sensible behavior—you’ll never get cancer. If you do unhappily contract this malady, chances are you’ll encounter the chemotherapeutic agent taxol. It’s the leading seller among all the small molecule chemical agents used to treat malignant disease.