The Chemistry of Food: Maillard Browning
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A Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that creates a compound called melanoidin, which...
Yurino Hisamori
- Sep 1
- 2 min
The Chemistry of Nuclear Bombs: The Case of Hiroshima
The detonation of nuclear bombs is one of the most tragic applications of chemistry in human history– the bombings of Hiroshima and...
Snigdha Suresh
- Aug 30
- 3 min
Acid Rain: Impact and Prevention
Acid rain is any form of precipitation with high levels of nitric and sulphuric acid. It is one of the consequences of air pollution....
Sarah Foo
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Chemistry of Rechargeable Batteries
One disagreement that happened more than 2000 years ago resulted in an invention that became the basis for a widely used product today....
Yurino Hisamori
- Jul 19
- 3 min
Mimicking Plants: The Potential of Artificial Photosynthesis in Addressing Global Energy Challenges
Artificial photosynthesis is a biochemical process that mimics plant photosynthesis, to produce energy from resources found on Earth–...
Toby He
- Jun 15
- 2 min
How do Molecules Interact with Taste Receptors on the Tongue?
Taste, one of our five senses, plays a crucial role in our perception of food and enjoyment of eating. But how do we actually “taste”?...
Siena Kontopirakis
- Jun 15
- 3 min
How Does the Sun Affect Our Skin?
The skin is the largest organ in our body, covering our entire external body. It is made up of three different layers: the epidermis,...
Manayer Al Hosani
- Jun 3
- 2 min
The Chemistry Of Aromatherapy
Have you ever wondered why you instantly feel relaxed when entering a spa? It’s all expressed through aromatic compounds, which have...
Yurino Hisamori
- May 28
- 2 min
Illuminating Nature: The Chemistry Behind Bioluminescence
From the depths of the ocean to the heart of dense forests– step into the world of bioluminescence, where organisms harness the power to...
Sarah Foo
- May 18
- 5 min
The Science of Forensic Chemistry: Analyzing Evidence in Criminal Investigations
“Every contact leaves a trace” is the basis for Edmund Locard’s Exchange Principle and what drives forensic science. Locard was a pioneer...
Toby He
- May 2
- 3 min
Ideal Gas Law
The Ideal Gas Law, pV=nRT, is such a famous and fundamental equation that it is always taught in the first lesson of gasometry. Involving...
Tiffany Cheong
- Mar 11
- 4 min
The Chemistry of Romantic Attraction
Do you believe in love at first sight? What does it mean when someone says - “love blinds”? Is it entirely psychological, or is it...
Tiffany Cheong
- Feb 6
- 3 min
Fashion and Chemistry: How are Chemicals Used in our Clothes?
From the fabric to the dyes, every garment contains numerous chemicals. Chemistry is highly prominent in fashion, primarily in material...
Toby He
- Jan 13
- 3 min
The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Werner Heisenberg (1901-1976) is a prominent German theoretical physicist and one of the significant founders and pioneers of quantum...
Ally Liang
- Oct 4, 2023
- 3 min
Does caffeine really keep me awake?
Over 100,000 metric tons of caffeine are consumed worldwide every year, equivalent to the weight of 14 Eiffel Towers. Do you remember how...
Ally Liang
- Sep 13, 2023
- 2 min
The Age of Covid-19: Lateral Flow Tests
Recent technological developments have introduced the use of flowing systems, which allow chemicals to flow from one environment to...
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