The 2026 World Cup is up and running, but not without its share of controversy. It’s setting a number of unwelcome firsts: the first time a World Cup referee has been barred from a host nation, and the first time a host nation is at war with one of the participating countries. However, some slightly more welcome firsts come in the shape of the materials science behind the World Cup ball, the Trionda.
Humans have been smoking foods for almost 2 million years, but what chemical compounds give smoky flavours and what are the reactions that generate them? The latest edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN takes a look. View the full graphic on the C&EN site.
The delicate pink-hued magnolia blooms herald the start of spring, and also harbour a range of fragrant and medicinal chemical compounds. Some of these compounds are even unique to magnolia trees and not found in any other species. This infographic takes a closer look at these compounds and their uses.
Researchers working on Metal-Organic Frameworks, or MOFs, won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. In the latest edition of Periodic Graphics in Chemical & Engineering News, we take a look at the applications of MOFs, including water harvesting, gas storage, and more. See the full graphic on the C&EN site.
Today is International Women’s Day, so here is another edition of the Women in Chemistry history series. This edition features women whose achievements in chemistry include the creation of synthetic emeralds, the impact of diet and nutrition on intelligence and health, and more.
As the Winter Olympics draw to a close, what are the medals that the top athletes will be taking home made of? This graphic takes a look and also highlights the values of each medal.
