The story of the first porcelain made in Europe gives some insight into the older threads, like alchemy, that are woven into modern chemistry, says Roald Hoffmann, a professor of humane letters in the ...

Associate Professor Grace Stokes helps her chemistry students visualize equations by integrating Python coding into her curriculum. Associate Professor Grace Stokes helps her chemistry students ...

In this episode of C&EN’s Uncovered, host Craig Bettenhausen speaks with C&EN editor Chris Gorski and graphic artist and freelance illustrator Ryan Inzana about their collaborative efforts to make one ...

First steps: from alchemy to chemistry? -- Robert Boyle: chemistry and experiment -- A German story: what burns, and how -- An enlightened discipline: chemistry as science and craft -- Different kinds ...

Medieval alchemy was a dangerous blend of science, mysticism, and obsession. Alchemists experimented with toxic substances in pursuit of gold and eternal life. Explosions, poisonings, and fires were ...