Smarter Buildings
USC Architect First to Use Zero-Energy Building Material That Reacts Smartly to Sunlight
Lasers In Chemistry Research
Using lasers to study the causes of Type II diabetes, Alzheimer’s Disease, and cataracts.
Chance Discoveries: Kevlar
As light as nylon yet harder than steel — “Chance Discoveries: Kevlar” tells the story of lab experiments with aromatic polyamides that produced the synthetic material now common in bicycle helmets, tires, and “bulletproof” police and combat gear (although not in fashion, despite the early designs of one apparel company).
Profiles of Scientists and Engineers: Chemist
Jon Wilker shows us some of his latest chemistry projects and what his typical day is like inside and outside the lab.
The Science Of Pizza Cheese
Creating the perfect cheese for a perfect pizza
Usable Waste
Researchers at UVM are looking to produce methane more efficiently and in greater quantity
Chemistry Of Changing Leaves
Why do tree leaves turn gold, orange and scarlet in the fall? “Chemistry of Changing Leaves” explains the role of pigment molecules, including chlorophyll, carotenoids, and anthocyanin.
Profiles of Scientists and Engineers: Environmental Engineer
Tamar Losleben shows us what an environmental engineer does in the office and in the field
Finding Her Way: Kristala L. Jones Prather, Ph.D.
Kristala was a self-described “tinkerer” as a child, but didn’t know what she wanted to do until a history teacher took an interest
Chance Discoveries: Polyethylene
So much of what we wear, sit on, use and touch every day is made, at least in part, of polymer plastics. “Chance Discoveries: Polyethylene” tells the story of how the world's most used plastic was first formed and developed into the “miracle” material of post-WWII America.
"Green" NC State Chemist Looks For Cleaner, Safer Fuel Process
A profile of North Carolina State “green” chemist Elon Ison, who is designing catalysts to make safer, cleaner alternative fuels.
Diamonds, Pencils And Buckyballs: A Look At Buckminsterfullerene
We mark the award of the 2011 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with a look at two other notable Nobel-worthy advances: discovery of buckminsterfullerene, a 'surprise' carbon allotrope.
Chance Discoveries: Graphene
Graphene, one of the most promising chance discoveries in recent history
Chance Discoveries: Safety Glass
This "Chance Discovery" video tells the story of the first shatter-resistant safety glass.
Origami Chemistry: NYU Chemist Folds Molecules
21
st Century Chemist Kent Kirshenbaum of New York University engineers and folds synthetic peptoids in hopes of creating “hunter-killer” molecules that can target and destroy deadly bacteria like staph (MRSA).
Chemistry Of Color: Flowers
The chemistry of petal pigments: chromoplasts, conjugated bonds.
Sour Research, Sweet Results
Ever wonder why carbonated drinks produce a burning sensation?
Common Scents: Chemistry of Smell
Odor reader chemist works to develop artificial nose
A Sign on the Door: Ahmed Zewail, Ph.D.
A Yellow Sweater: Bassam Shakhashiri, Ph.D.