Research Articles
Carbon Dreams: How Organic Chemistry Became High Technology, 1850–1950
Explore the transformative century when organic chemistry evolved from vitalism beliefs to high technology, revolutionizing dyes, pharmaceuticals, and materials.
A Vat of Scarlet and a Vat of Blue: The Colourful Chemistry of the 18th Century
Discover how natural dyes transformed fashion, trade, and technology in the 1700s through intricate chemistry and global trade networks.
1985: The Year Science Cracked the Code
How a Single 12-Month Period Revolutionized Genetics, Astronomy, and Our Planet's Health
Chemical Caravans: How Recipes & Reactions Shaped Our World
Explore the fascinating journey of chemical knowledge across cultures and continents, from medieval pigments to modern science.