If you want to be technical, humans have already attempted to make contact with alien civilizations. Once on purpose, and also at a non stop rate with our various forms of communications that go into space. Should we make a…
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Black chemists have been contributing to advancements and developments in chemistry since the first chemists existed. We cannot forget that the first man and woman were chemists who worked with plants and substances to understand and to use their properties….
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While it is fun to use helium to make your voice high and squeaky, it is actually equally fun to know why it does that. Something important to keep in mind about helium and voices is that helium does not…
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The Nobel Prize for Chemistry is an award that recognises and celebrates scientists who have made a significant contribution to the field of chemistry. It is awarded on an annual basis to one or several joint recipients, as selected by…
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While chemistry is not a favorite subject with everyone, a capable teacher can at least make it interesting for students. All the while she will discern which of her students will be more keenly aware of the possibilities for fun…
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As of now, we have no evidence that alien civilizations exist. However, we occupy and observe a very small part of a huge, perhaps infinitely large universe. I will tackle the question at hand supposing that we have found evidence…
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A history of the Nobel prize in Chemistry Where it began: Alfred Nobel is best known for two great, and perhaps opposite, accomplishments: He invented dynamite. He also invented the Nobel Prize. According to Nobel’s last will, the majority of…
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Everyone’s had the experience of the woman with too much perfume standing next to us, on an elevator, in the office, in a restaurant, or elsewhere. Why does she do it? Can’t she smell that overpowering scent that seems to…
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We have been trying to contact aliens (the generic term for extraterrestrial intelligent life forms) for decades. Not just in a single way. We have used several ways to contact or even just find out if they are out there….
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We have all been walking through a store or a crowded area and all of the sudden a wondrous aroma hits your nose. This fragrant smell sends shivers up and down your spine and draws you in wanting more. You…
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