There are hundreds of years of history of women’s scientific accomplishments not being recognised or being minimised (“not notable”). It *still* happens. Many female scientists are only acknowledged on Wikipedia thanks to the efforts of, yes, other female scientists, notably physicist Dr Jess Wade.

Today is #NationalNanotechnologyDay 🔬 Here's a look at some of the big jobs tiny particles can do in @cenmag.bsky.social cen.acs.org/articles/94/... #ChemSky 🧪

Ever seen a spooky glow called a will-o'-the-wisp hovering in a swamp or bog? Wet places where organic things decay are gassy as hell, fueling these eerie lights. But what provides the spark? Microlightning that jumps between electrically charged bubbles of methane, according to a new study 🧪

ICYMI, yesterday’s @nobelprize.bsky.social in Chemistry summarised!

The 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry was awarded today for the development of metal-organic frameworks, molecular sponges with applications in gas storage, water purification and more: www.compoundchem.com/2025/10/08/2... #ChemSky 🧪

BREAKING: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi “for the development of metal-organic frameworks” Stay tuned for more. #NobelPrize

This morning, the 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry will be announced! Here are my brief infographic explainers of the past ten years of chemistry Nobel Prizes: www.compoundchem.com/category/nob... #ChemSky 🧪

With the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry being announced tomorrow, here's a reminder of the research on protein structure prediction that won last year's prize: www.compoundchem.com/2024/10/10/2... #ChemSky 🧪

We're firmly into autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, so it's once again time to share one of my favourite chemistry infographics on the kaleidoscope of chemical colours found in autumn leaves! 🍂 www.compoundchem.com/2014/09/11/a... #ChemSky 🧪

Happy 1st October! 🍁 The brilliant reds, oranges & yellows of autumn leaves aren’t just a seasonal show, they’re the result of clever chemistry. A perfect reminder that chemistry always leaves us impressed. 🍂 Many thanks to @compoundchem.com for the fabulous graphic. #ColourChemistry

🆕 The discovery of new complex organic molecules at Saturn's #Enceladus enhances the likelihood that the moon is habitable 🪐 On Earth, these molecules are involved in chemical reaction chains that lead to the more complex molecules essential for life. Read more 👉 www.esa.int/Science_Expl... 🔭 🧪 ☄️

For #InternationalCoffeeDay, here's an article I wrote for @theguardian.com (somehow a whole decade ago) about the chemistry in your coffee cup: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

WHO statement on autism-related issues The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI

What makes us sleepy, and what medicines can help when we can’t doze off? 😴 The latest edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN examines drugs that combat insomnia and how they work: cen.acs.org/biological-c...

Does anybody have a photo of chemist Gladys Elsmie - who worked with Brady to develop Brady’s reagent? She has the same name as Elvis Presley’s mother and that’s is all google will give me. @compoundchem.com @rsc-eic.bsky.social @rsc.org @chatchemistry.bsky.social

It was great to be back in Bath yesterday for a fantastic day of talks at #BathChem25. Thanks to @bathchem.bsky.social for the invite and for putting together such an enjoyable and engaging day!

I found another #IYPT2019 periodic table in the wild at #BathChem25 yesterday! @rsc.org #ChemSky

In the latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com, we take a look at different classes of drugs that can help people sleep, including antihistamines, benzodiazepines, melatonin analogs, and Z-drugs. cen.acs.org/biological-c... #chemsky 🧪

Excited to be heading back to Bath for this next week! I’ll be sharing the story of Compound Interes and I’m also looking forward to hearing from the other speakers on the day #BathChem25

A new school year is here, so today's post is for the chemistry teachers! I've mapped my chemistry infographics to classroom topics, providing explanations, visualisations and interesting contexts. It's all available to download in a free PDF here: wp.me/p4aPLT-8Ty #ChemSky #ITeachChem

#MinCup25 Round 1 Match 1: Hazardous (but useful!) #Chrysotile faces off against stunning gem #Pectolite. Do you pick the forbidden cotton candy, or the anti-pulverization beauty? VOTE: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r1... Check RESULTS: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...

As summer fades, dahlias are blooming. This graphic looks at the chemical cause of their colours and why you won't spot a blue one! www.compoundchem.com/2021/09/12/d... #ChemSky 🧪

Today is #WorldMosquitoDay – how do insect repellents keep them at bay and why do mosquitos prefer some people to others? www.compoundchem.com/2014/07/14/i... I’m collaborating with @chronicleflask.katday.com who’s making threads to accompany these graphics (linked below) #ChemSky

Beer gave us the pH scale, and lemon juice modernized it. Danish chemist Søren Peter Lauritz Sørensen worked at the Carlsberg Laboratory, founded 1875 by J. C. Jacobsen who owned Carlsberg Brewery. Sørensen's 'hydrogen ion exponent' was annotated pH, but he didn't explain what the 'p' meant.

Happy birthday to Claudine Picardet (1735-1820) #chemist, #mineralogist, meteorologist & perhaps most importantly, translator of latest science from Swedish, English, German, Italian & possibly Latin to French at the height of the chemical revolution. 🐡🧪👩🏼‍🔬 #histsci She married barrister & member of

From sunburn to swimming pools, the sun triggers chemical reactions all around us. The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics in @cenmag.bsky.social shines a light on some of the molecular transformations driven by the sun's rays: cen.acs.org/physical-che... #ChemSky 🧪

Great to spot this article in @chemistryworld.com discussing the benefits of using infographics in #scicomm (and mentioning yours truly): www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/lear... It was also funny to learn that my pregnancy hormone infographic is being used in some Australian prenatal classes!

Slightly adapted from the original (hope you don’t mind, @compoundchem.com?) Fresh off the Lionesses' epic Euros win against Spain, we’re kicking off the week looking at the chemistry of the football shirt! 🧪⚽ Congratulations England! 🥳 #PolymerChemistry #Lionesses #SmartFabrics #Chemsky

Rosalind Franklin was born #OTD in 1920. She was a chemist and crystallographic who made a key contribution to the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA: www.compoundchem.com/2017/07/25/f... #ChemSky 🧪

Ready, set, mango! 🥭 Celebrating National Mango Day with @compoundchem.com From beta-carotene, giving that golden glow, to over 300 volatile compounds crafting their irresistible aroma, mangoes are a masterclass in natural chemistry. #NationalMangoDay #FlavourAndFragrances #FoodScience

It's #NationalIceCreamDay! Discover how science shapes the smooth, creamy texture of ice cream in this infographic: www.compoundchem.com/2015/07/14/i... #ChemSky 🧪

40 years ago this week! A revolution in the lives of organic chemists everywhere. I’m old enough to remember using stencils to draw the chemical structures in my thesis. Those were the bad old days.

ChemDraw turned 40 this week! 🎉 I worked with Revvity Signals to put together this graphic showing how the chemical drawing program has developed from basic beginnings to the integration of features to predict spectra and highlight structural features wp.me/s4aPLT-chemd... #ChemSky

ChemDraw turned 40 this week! 🎉 I worked with Revvity Signals to put together this graphic showing how the chemical drawing program has developed from basic beginnings to the integration of features to predict spectra and highlight structural features wp.me/s4aPLT-chemd... #ChemSky

It's Friday and it's #NationalMojitoDay! Here's some of the chemistry behind this refreshing minty cocktail 🍹 www.compoundchem.com/2020/07/10/m... #ChemSky 🧪

Horseshoe crabs, which aren't actually crabs at all, are hugely important to the pharmaceutical industry. Their unique blood has probably saved your life at some point! #BioSky #ChemSky #ScienceSky #PharmSky

More science meets art with a look at the chemistry behind the colour of cobalt blue in my friend’s latest substack: open.substack.com/pub/devonpai... #ChemSky

What's Earth made of? The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics in @cenmag.bsky.social journeys to the centre of Earth to look at the elements and minerals that make up our planet's different layers: cen.acs.org/physical-che... #ChemSky 🧪

With temperatures soaring in Europe right now, here’s a look at how the sun affects our skin in @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/biological-c... #ChemSky 🧪

The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com describes the elemental and mineral composition of Earth’s different layers and how scientists study them: cen.acs.org/physical-che... #chemsky 🧪

Chemistry has the solutions, and for solutions, you need solvents! This graphic, produced for IMPACTIVE, looks at the different categories of solvents and some examples of their uses: wp.me/s4aPLT-solve... #ChemSky 🧪

Some Sunday morning reading: One of my friends has recently started writing about the chemistry behind acrylic paints, starting with phthalocyanine blue: open.substack.com/pub/devonpai... #ChemSky 🧪

Happy National Cheese Day! 🧀 Many thanks to @compoundchem.com for providing this super infographic for the “Chemistry of Camembert.” Chemistry is the big cheese behind all the flavour! 😋 #NationalCheeseDay #CurdYourEnthusiasm #LabLife

How do chemists engineer flame-resistant fabrics? 🔥 Here's a look at the different types of fire retardants used and how they work in @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/materials/Pe... #ChemSky 🧪

Today is #MenstrualHealthDay 🩸 To mark it, here's the second of my graphical collaborations with @periodically.bsky.social looking at the chemistry behind intrauterine devices and how they prevent pregnancy: wp.me/s4aPLT-iuds #ChemSky 🧪

English fossil collector and palaeontologist Mary Anning was born #OTD in 1799. Initially, she supported herself by selling ammonite and belemnite fossils. Here's a look at the chemical processes that form these fossils, produced for Salters' Chemistry Club.

It’s National Strawberry Picking Day and the chem-is-berry is strong with this one. 🍓 ♥️ Check out this juicy infographic from @compoundchem.com on what gives strawberries their flavour, colour and irresistible scent. Enjoy! #BerryGoodChemistry #StrawberryPickingDay #Strawberries #Chemsky

A #ChemEd #Chemistry #ChemSky summary on my favourite subject (after dairy chem of course), chirality. I love that a small change (reflection) makes a big difference. Students seem to hate chirality so here is a simple intro (more stereochem: www.makingmolecules.com/blog/tpyjoy3...)

Alright, this is an awesome experiment - complexation, solubility, indicator acid/base, it’s got everything!! pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

💡 “This graphic takes a look at how the different smoke colors are generated. The Vatican does actually have an official recipe for both smoke colors, after ambiguous colors caused confusion in previous decades.” ✍️ @andy.compoundchem.com, @compoundchem.com 🔗 www.compoundchem.com/2025/05/08/p...