Articles for biologists & chemists

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If you happen to be present at a dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO) breach, you need to act fast! After all, this vile chemical compound sends countless pe...

Cold hands are just the worst. They're not only extremely uncomfortable, they might also prevent you from using your smartphone! And that's somethi...

Over the last few decades, geeks and nerds have managed to conquer most parts of everyday life and we can proudly display our interests by wearing ...

Generally speaking, one would think that most humans would avoid dangerous situations and substances in their everyday lives. But our investigative...

When the dirty dishes in your kitchen are stacked so high that you start to expect Sauron's fiery eye at the top of them, it's time to do the dishe...

The Plantarium Garden Lab lets you grown seeds without the need for constant watering. Perfect if yours is the kind of home where plants usually ha...

As we know, alcohol is never really a solution. Well, unless you ask a chemist. They'll tell you that, in fact, alcohol IS a solution. Maybe not to...

For some reason, scientific terms tend to leave many people in awe – even frightened at times. For example, if you were to tell your colleagues tha...

If school has taught us one thing, it's that nothing would work without chemistry. Ever since shedding the stigma of alchemy in the 17th and 18th c...

Trust in God is one thing. Most scientists here would probably reject it as the basis of their existence. It's hardly verifiable, very uncertain an...

For someone who is in contact with chemicals such as sodium chloride and dihydrogen monoxide on a daily basis, handles all kinds of acids and bases...

You call it “baking”, we call it “experiment observing the qualities of different chemicals under the influence of continuous heating”. And for tha...

Let’s talk about dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO). This colourless and odourless chemical is extremely dangerous and yet we all come into contact with it...

We all know the saying that cooking is an art and baking is a science. After all, even the most messed-up dinner can be salvaged, whereas just a mi...

You call it “baking”, we call it “experiment observing the qualities of different chemicals under the influence of continuous heating”. And for tha...

There are different techniques you can use to help you with your chemistry lessons. One way is with the help of jokes: Helium comes into a bar. The...

If you're interested in the inner workings of our universe and what makes it tick, you'll sooner or later encounter the periodic table. In this han...

In physics, you can find many renowned scientists and theorists that are good role models. But the smallest role models are often overlooked in the...

The average nerd prefers his coffee black. No milk, no sugar, no frills. But from time to time, a latte macchiato, crema or some other fancy form o...

No wonder protons are such strong forces of attraction - their positivity is irresistible. And it's the same thing with people, so why don't you ta...

Dihydrogen monoxide is just like many other chemical substances – the dose makes the poison. It is not only the quantity that determines the danger...

In 1989, Phil Katz thought that you could really make money with compression. He was not entirely wrong, because the invention of the ZIP format ma...

Everything used to be better back in the day – all you had to do was remember four elements! Since antiquity, however, not only has the definition ...

Plant cultivation is a science in itself. No wonder it also has many fans among nerds. And especially when you spend a lot of time at home gaming, ...

The kitchen can be a dangerous place - you handle acid, sharp blades and high heat and trigger chemical reactions. There should be a lot more warni...

Do you know this too? As soon as you get into the kitchen to cook, dozens of chemical questions start running through your head. What is the atomic...

Gaze lovingly at the main active substance of your favourite beverage. It might give you an extra dose of concentration and attention ;). Whether y...

There are a few things you can't predict: Who dies next on Game of Thrones, the Spanish Inquisition or the element of surprise Ah! This little elem...

It's the small things that make us happy... For chemists it's the good old periodic table. You probably already know it by heart, but it ...

There are many curious and often somewhat strange-looking creatures in the deep sea. One of the best known is the so-called blobfish, whose scienti...

It’s perfectly normal if you don’t get along with everyone you meet – some things are just not meant to be. It sucks, however, if there are other r...

Yes, we all know the stereotype: nerds don't like to party and would even spend their birthday in front of the computer instead of going out with f...

Forget everything your chemistry teacher told you*: "Don't drink from the test tubes"; "Be careful with fluids"; "Don...

At first glance, Batman and chemistry don't have much in common – except maybe that both are more popular with nerds than with the average populati...