Rainer Herges discusses the start of his career, the concept of changing one’s research focus every ten years to maintain creativity, and his thoughts on AI and young researchers
Klaus Kümmerer on green and sustainable chemistry, the importance of kinetics, and why it is important to do something outside your area of interest once in a while
A cool Easter experiment and a bit of chemistry to go with it
Peter Bäuerle on his research journey, including molecule design to product development, success factors in chemistry, and anticipated field changes
https://www.chemistryviews.org/creating_new_molecules_research_and_entrepreneurship
Alfred Flint on how he develops his experiments, what it takes to get students excited and curiuos about chemistry, and what fascinates him about chemistry
The short video explains chemistry’s role in honey formation and crystallization
https://www.chemistryviews.org/what-is-honey-why-does-it-solidify/
Thomas Fässler on his research, what makes a good scientist, and how he encourages his students to think critically and push the boundaries of knowledge
https://www.chemistryviews.org/a-chemist-sould-be-curious-consistent-and-respectful-of-nature/
The brief video shows and explains the chemistry behind the browning of lemon juice upon heating, thereby revealing a secret message
https://www.chemistryviews.org/invisible-ink-chemistry-with-young-children/
Compilation of statements by Presidents of chemical societies (ACS, GÖCH, RACI, RSC, SCI) on the GDCh’s motto “Rethinking Chemistry”
https://www.chemistryviews.org/rethinking-chemistry-talking-with-presidents-of-chemical-societies/
The video gives a brief introduction to the work of the society and the values of chemistry as a whole
https://www.chemistryviews.org/the-italian-chemical-society-sci/
Members of the Women In Supramolecular Chemistry (WISC) network about recent activities and personal motivations
https://www.chemistryviews.org/empowering-and-supporting-everybody/
Oliver Trapp on his research, creativity, motivation, and promoting young talent
https://www.chemistryviews.org/curiosity-and-passion-drive-research/
Concrete is the most commonly used building material today. What is it made of?
https://www.chemistryviews.org/what_is_concrete_what_is_cement/
The short video explains where the oxygen comes from and how it is released
https://www.chemistryviews.org/how-do-oxygen-masks-on-airplanes-work/
Bert Meijer about the training of Ph.D. students, parallels between footballers and chemists, communicating with the general public, and his work, which is also a hobby
Claudia Felser on Heusler compounds, topological quantum chemistry, supporting schoolkids, in particular girls, her career path
https://www.chemistryviews.org/new-stuff-always-happens-at-the-interface/
Pioneers of the concept of green chemistry, Paul Anastas and John C. Warner, on how the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry came about, why it is still so difficult to fulfill them, and why both are...
The short video explains how a flame is created in a lighter
Andres Jäschke, University of Heidelberg, on working on super high-risk projects and how to deal with failure and unsuccessful experiments in research
https://www.chemistryviews.org/high-risk-high-reward-research-projects/
Gisbert Schneider, Direktor Singapore-ETH Center, on perseverance in research, the power of the ignorant creativity of the youth, scaffold-hopping and frequent hitter
https://www.chemistryviews.org/considering-the-computer-as-a-partner-in-the-discovery-process/
Dr. João Borges on his work with chemical societies
https://www.chemistryviews.org/connecting-and-empowering-early-career-chemists/
The video explains how bioluminescence works in the firefly and why it glows at all
Etching is a printing technique that combines art and chemistry
https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/video/11346864/How_is_an_Etching_Created/
The video shows how to see the yolk in the egg without destroying the egg
https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/video/11347775/How_to_Make_an_Egg_Transparent/
Research results are published not only as scientific literature, but also in the form of patents. The video shows how to read and use them
https://www.chemistryviews.org/details/video/11346313/What_are_Patents_How_Do_You_Read_Patents/