The Science of Chewing Gum
By Wu Zhang, Year 12 Gum is regarded as a fascinating and satisfying material that combines properties of both solids…
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The Hidden Chemistry Behind the Fizz
By Wu Zhang, Year 12 That sharp hiss when you open a Coke bottle isn’t just sound, it’s chemistry in…
How Molecular Gastronomy Uses Chemistry to Change Texture and Taste
By Wu Zhang, Year 12 For the food and chemistry enthusiasts, molecular gastronomy might interest you ardently. Molecular gastronomy is…
When Light Becomes the Enemy: Why Some Medicines Degrade Under Light Exposure
By Wu Zhang, Year 12 Medicines have saved countless lives and are constantly innovated to continue to save and improve…
Greener Molecules: How Green Chemistry Is Transforming Drug Manufacturing Sustainably
By Wu Zhang, Year 12 The pharmaceutical industry has traditionally relied on complex, synthetic pathways to obtain a variety of…
What Makes a Fragrance? Unpacking the Organic Chemistry of Perfume Scents
By Wu Zhang, Year 12 The field of fragrances may feel like pure artistry, but the scents we love so…
Short on Sleep but High on Stress? The Science of Student Exhaustion
By Wu Zhang, Year 12 No matter what grade you’re in or which school you attend, it’s a universal student…