The Danger of Cyanides
Eating, drinking, breathing are all daily human functions that we can't live without. These processes come subconsciously to us and what...
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Siena Kontopirakis
Sep 112 min read
The Chemistry of Food: Maillard Browning
A Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that creates a compound called melanoidin, which...
Yurino Hisamori
Sep 12 min read
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 303 min read
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 142 min read
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 193 min read
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 152 min read
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 153 min read
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 32 min read
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 282 min read
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 185 min read
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 23 min read
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 114 min read
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 63 min read
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 133 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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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