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 A hot day on the west coast of Scotland smells like a swimming pool. The odor is iodine, however, not the chemically similar chlorine. Though iodine's use as a sanitizer of wounds and a purifier of water has long been known, why soggy brown seaweed would make it wasn't understood. Click here to read more from Discover Magazine. Text and image from Discover Magazine. |
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Chemistry is everywhere. There are so many discoveries happening every day that will help us. If you cannot spot them, you are not looking hard enough. Explore the map below to learn more about some of the current discoveries and innovation from students and scientists.
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National Historic Chemical Landmarks
Chemistry came of age as a science in the late 1700s-the same time America came of age as a nation. Over the next two centuries, chemists played key roles in expanding the frontiers of knowledge, advancing medicine and industry, and creating products from aspirin to zippers. This site tells their stories.
Chemsoc timeline
The chemsoc timeline is a visual exploration of key events in the history of science with particular emphasis on chemistry. Created by artist Murray Robertson in collaboration with chemsoc, the RSC's chemical science network.
ChemHealthWeb
Many chemists are medical explorers looking for new ways to maintain and improve our health. Others are helping to preserve our planet by developing safe, cheap and efficient ways to make the materials we use every day. Explore this site to find out more about The Chemistry of Health.
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