Stories

We speak to pharmacologist Lee Jia Jun about his scientific work on drugs and the reality of drug discovery.

We speak to chemist Bernie Lee about how she conducts experiments on the computer, to study the bonding between protein and other…

What is the relationship between redox and photosynthesis, and is it as simple as counting the oxidation numbers? Tease your brain with…

For most part of human history, scientists could not correctly tell whether air is a single substance or a mixture.

Thinking of whitening your teeth? Did you know you are putting hydrogen peroxide, a corrosive compound, into your mouth?

Plasma is the fourth state of matter. It sounds exotic, but it is around us, especially during a thunderstorm.

Your kitchen is actually a chemistry lab. Baking powder and soda are bases that react with acids to raise your bread.

Isotopes are chemically similar but not identical. Their subtle difference makes them an excellent tool to find out if dinosaurs were warm…

Not all fragrant chemicals are pleasant

The chemistry behind how old things are made new

Unmask the truth about "negative oxygen ion face mask"

Read about the Singapore water story, as told through the lens of a chemist, and learn the separation techniques and chemicals involved in…

Learn how combustion and ionisation power rockets

Practise data-based questions as you travel back in time to find out how chemists overcame safety and design problems to deliver fresh air…