We’ve all heard the term “BPA” but what does it actually mean?  BPA, properly known as “bisphenol A” is a chemical compound used in the manufacturing process of certain plastics. It’s colorless and often included in water bottles, canned foods, toiletries, household electrics, and other products. But if it’s so useful and widely used, then…

Organic chemistry is one of five main types of chemistry, with others including analytical, physical, inorganic, and biochemistry. But what is the study of organic chemistry? In organic chemistry, chemists create, explore, and develop new compounds. It’s a highly creative science, allowing us to find new compounds and better ways to synthesize current compounds. Finding…

Chances are, you’ve heard of catalysts before. But do you actually know what they are and what they are used for? These substances are used to speed up chemical reactions. For example, Nickel is used in the hydrogenation of palm oil into margarine, a catalyst breaks down the pulp of paper to make it smooth,…

Often, the words “chemistry and cooking” do not go well together. We’re told that living a life with chemicals is dangerous.  However, people often forget that chemicals and chemistry are essential to our daily life. In particular, chemistry and cooking go hand in hand. For example, the art of cooking itself is chemistry; we use…

Every day, we encounter chemistry in daily life. However, you may struggle to recognize it, as, after all, it is ingrained in your daily routine. Before you continue reading, I want you to take a moment and think of how you use chemistry in your daily life. And no, we’re not talking about home science…

Towards the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, while most of us began working from home, scientists, including chemists, played a large role not only in the development of a vaccine, but in keeping everyone safe, too. For example, this included the production of hand sanitizer, disinfectants, and other products that help prevent the virus from spreading.…

There are many fun chemistry facts out there. So, we thought we’d share a few with you in today’s blog post. While you may know a few, we’re hoping you’ll at least learn one new fact to share with your friends – talk about being the most interesting person in the room! So, without further ado, here…

Many people study chemistry for different reasons, whether they are looking for a challenge, are particularly interested in how the world works, or wish to contribute to real ongoing change. Despite this, this article aims to explain why many people decide to study chemistry, perhaps later also landing a job in the popular field. So,…