All History articles – Page 28
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Opinion
A shared secret?
Do chemistry and alchemy have a common ancestor, or are they separated by science, asks Philip Ball
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Feature
The chemists’ war
The first world war not only exploited known chemistry but also led to significant advances. Michael Freemantle explains
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Opinion
The RSC hits the WWW
The Royal Society of Chemistry launched it’s online presence at a ceremony in Cambridge
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Opinion
Fluorine in space
Henrik Jönsson explains why fluorine holds a unique place in the understanding the history of the universe
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Opinion
Alfred Bader: Adventures of a chemist collector
Sigma-Aldrich founder Alfred Bader published his autobiography
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Feature
Elemental exhibits
Now forgotten but for a few dusty displays in foyers, chemical museums were once important teaching facilities in chemistry departments across the world, as Peter Morris discovers
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Opinion
Flashback: 1970 – Meldola medal for Peter Atkins
Peter Atkins was awarded the 1969 Meldola medal for his work in theoretical chemistry
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Opinion
How do we solve a problem like Marie?
Women in science’s history deserve better treatment than myths and martyrdom, says Philip Ball
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Feature
All set for chemistry
Chemistry sets through the years have both weathered and reflected many changes in science and society, as Philip Ball discovers