Joseph Priestley’s microscope under the lens
Discover the story behind 18th century scientist Joseph Priestley's microscope, purchased on th..
Latest posts tagged chemistry
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“Bayer works wonders”: the invention of aspirin
Discover the story behind the famous painkiller, aspirin. -
Mauve Mania
110 years ago on this day, 14 July 1907, the famous chemist William Henry Perkin died. To commemorat.. -
Science Museum Anniversary
On this Day in 1909 the Science Museum officially came into being. In celebration of our birthday we.. -
The Festival of Britain – a meeting of science and art
Sophie Waring looks at how the Festival of Britain brought science and art together -
The Science Behind Your Easter Egg
Isabelle Alaya explains how to become a chocolate chemist. -
Celebrating British Science Week
Fun (and tasty) British Science Week experiments. -
Celebrating John Dalton
Two hundred and fifty years after his birth, Stephanie Millard celebrates the life of John Dalton wh.. -
Ultimate molecular machine plays key role in superbug fight
At the 2016 Hay Festival, Director of External Affairs Roger Highfield interviewed the Preside.. -
A History of the Chemistry Laboratory
Peter Morris is the Science Museum's Keeper of Research Projects and has recently published his.. -
Secret of Scientific Creativity revealed by Andre Geim
At a Hay Festival event sponsored by the Royal Society, Director of External Affairs Roger Highfield.. -
Celebrating Dorothy Hodgkin
Dorothy Hodgkin was awarded the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 1964 for her studies using X-ray cryst..
