All Last retort articles
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OpinionMaking myself at home in the lab
How experiments in a garden shed grew from a hobby to a profession
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OpinionI use storytelling to write great lab reports
A formal writeup of an experiment has much in common with a thrilling story
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OpinionForming bonds through Covid-19
How studying chemistry helped ward off loneliness during the pandemic
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OpinionExploring the origins of our chemical terms
A chemical by any other name would smell as sweet
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OpinionSuper-powered science
Screaming fans excited about your research, the Sharpie on your lanyard for signing autographs – wouldn’t that be nice?
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OpinionDo chemists die young?
Death notices for chemists suggest perhaps not, despite the hazards found in many labs
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OpinionMy assistance dog gave me the confidence to start a PhD
When anxiety threatens, Phoenix is on hand to help
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OpinionObserving Cop28 with a gender lens
Avoid so-called climate solutions that disadvantage the most marginalised
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OpinionA holistic approach to success
Three activities that helped me to thrive in academia and beyond
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OpinionI ran a marathon in full PPE
Racing to become the official fastest marathon runner dressed as a scientist
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OpinionBreaking the cycle of teach, test, forget
A focus on exams makes it harder for students to cultivate a deep understanding of their subject
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OpinionHarnessing biodiversity through natural products research in the Philippines
Collaborative projects aim to produce cheaper and more effective medicines
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OpinionWill new lab-developed ingredients pass the taste test?
An insight into the future of traditional meals
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OpinionThe day my supervisor won the Nobel prize in chemistry
Celebrations and support in the Bertozzi lab
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OpinionA pharmacist’s prescription for chemistry
Hands-on experience should not be dismissed lightly