books Molecules: The Elements and the Architecture of Everything Mark Frauenfelder

chemistry What is the world's foulest smell? It's called “U.S. Government Standard Bathroom Malodor” Mark Frauenfelder

Science Watch how a heavy anvil floats in a vat of mercury Gareth Branwyn

Science Engineers developed a mathematical model of Ooblek David Pescovitz

Science Nobel Prize in Chemistry split 3 ways for lithium-ion battery research Xeni Jardin

Technology Candy Chemistry. You know, for kids! Jason Weisberger

fake news There is no chemical that will turn pool water a different color if you pee in it David Pescovitz

chemistry Man puts mercury in his mouth Mark Frauenfelder

Technology Plants that glow could illuminate tomorrow's buildings David Pescovitz

Science Japanese chemistry professor busted for teaching students to make Molly David Pescovitz

art The Forbes Pigment Collection Rob Beschizza

Science A teenage science geek's quest to collect every element on the periodic table David Pescovitz

chemistry How to mix oil and water without adding another ingredient Mark Frauenfelder

Science What is dubnium and why is it interesting? Mark Frauenfelder

art Watch this soothing and sumptuous video of brightly-colored substances interacting Andrea James

Science Under a microscope, a riotous rush of color and texture Andrea James

Kids Squirting superglue into a borax solution causes quite a reaction Andrea James

Kids Watch what happens when gallium gets put on this aluminum racket Andrea James

Science Watch how to make photochromic figurines Andrea James

drugs The chemistry of Neuromancer Rob Beschizza