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From the coffee plant to the cup: a journey through the chemistry of coffee

Carmen Piras Coffee is definitely one of the most popular and addictive drinks in the world. However, to obtain the coffee we drink from the plant, there are numerous steps in which the beans are e…

The chemistry of smartphones

Have you ever wondered what type of chemistry make your smartphones work? This interesting video will show you which elements and chemical reactions are involved! Have a look and find out everythin…

I’m dead tired! The importance of sleep

Evelina Petitto Everybody will agree that sleep is an important aspect of our life, important for our physical and mental health and also a great pleasure! It is so important that during our life w…

Fifty shades of chemistry and their application in art

Carmen Piras There has always been a very strong link between chemistry and art. The grinding of the pigments, the use of dispersants and the appropriate choice of the surfaces on which the color l…

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Microgels and nanogels: small particles with many applications

  Hydrogels are materials formed by the self-assembly of molecules in water. In response to a trigger, such as temperature, pH or light, they form a complex network of fibres that we see as a …

Making plasma from microwaved grapes

This week post is about an interesting experiment to watch and not to try at home :-). It shows how a bisected grape can produce plasma in a microwave. How does this happen? The scientists who crea…

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Science beyond the lab: sharing enthusiasm with outreach activities

Science communication is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to increase the impact of a research project. Is a scientific finding really relevant if not shared with the scientific community…