11 November is Remembrance Day. As the flowers that grew on the battlefields of WWI, poppies are used as the symbol for this day. This graphic takes a look at the chemical compounds behind their colours, as well as some of the useful medical compounds that can be obtained from different types of poppies.
It’s spooky season, and for this year’s Halloween special we’re looking at the biochemistry that makes you jump and panic when things…
Sugars aren’t the only plant compounds you can use as sweeteners. The latest edition of Periodic Graphics in Chemical & Engineering News looks at the molecules in sweeteners from a variety of sources. View the full graphic on the C&EN site.
When outdoors this summer, watch out for plants that can cause rashes, blisters and more! Learn more about the chemistry behind these reactions in the latest edition of Periodic Graphics in Chemical & Engineering News. Click to view the full graphic on the C&EN site.
Many of us are alleviating the boredom of lockdown during COVID-19 by getting out and exercising. How does the body produce the energy it needs, is there any science behind ‘runner’s high’, and what causes the aches and pains afterwards? This month’s edition of Periodic Graphics in Chemical & Engineering News takes a look. View the full graphic on the C&EN site here.
Now that Spring is here and we’re all busy social distancing, it’s likely we’ll all be spending more time in the garden. The latest edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN takes a look at what’s in the fertilisers we add to our gardens at this time of year, and how they help plants grow. View the full graphic on the C&EN site.