Toxic or Essential? The Chemistry and Controversy of Pesticides
By Wu Zhang, Year 12 As the global population grows, agriculture faces a challenge to produce more food with limited…
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Chemistry of Poisons
By Abigail Shields, Year 12 Molecules have a great impact on biological systems, with some able to halt life at…
Reinventing Catalysis: The Nobel-Winning Chemistry of Asymmetric Organocatalysis
By Wu Zhang, Year 12 Our modern chemistry focuses towards the ability to build complex molecules with precision, allowing high…
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…
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 AI Is Affecting Our Brains?
By Abigail Shields, Year 12 Amid the AI epidemic, it’s only natural to wonder exactly what ChatGPT is doing to…
Rockets Explained: How Artemis II Will Take Humans Around the Moon
By Myungjong Kang, Year 12 In February 2026, NASA plans to launch Artemis II, sending astronauts on a 10-day mission…
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…
“Gut Feeling”: Understanding the Gut–Brain Connection
By Abigail Shields, Year 12 I’m sure we’re all familiar with the physical sensations of stress that arise before an…