All History articles – Page 33
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ResearchIron Age chemists ate like kings
Ancient copper was extracted by experts, not armies of slaves
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FeatureLife in the freeze frame
Using x-rays to probe biological molecules has revolutionised science. Clare Sansom looks at a century of progress
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OpinionDeath of a reagent
Fashion and progress combine to mean some reactions and reagents persist, while others fall by the wayside, says Derek Lowe
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ReviewAcid rain and the rise of the environmental chemist in 19th century Britain
It never rains but it corrodes
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ResearchHistory of King Richard III written in his teeth
Chemical analysis of isotope signatures in monarch’s remains provide insight into his life
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OpinionThe fascinating in the familiar
A simple droplet shows that there are still plenty of puzzles to ponder in everyday observations, says Philip Ball
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OpinionFlashback: 2004 – the National Science Learning Centre
Plans were laid for a new network of science learning centres to be established across the UK
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FeatureChemists at war
The first world war saw chemistry play a vital role – and in more than just poison gas. Mike Sutton looks back
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OpinionThe creative stimulus
Innovative thinking may be difficult to turn on at will, but there are many ways to prepare for inspiration, says Mark Peplow
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OpinionWhat did the Romans do for us?
Today’s researchers owe much to the chemists of civilisations past
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OpinionHow the Pelican got its hue
Philip Ball covers the chemical history of Penguin’s inexpensive educational books
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OpinionFlashback: 2004 – CoEBio3
The Centre of Excellence in Biocatalysis, Biotransformations and Biocatalytic Manufacture opened its doors in 2004