As we celebrate James Lovelock’s 100th birthday, Roger Highfield reflects on his scientific achievements.
Margaret Campbell explores the science of solving crimes, from the world of CSI to DNA finger prints and forensic chemistry in the real-life judicial system.
With this year being the International Year of the Periodic Table, it’s an exciting time to be a chemist.
Assistant Curator Hattie Lloyd recently came across an object in our stores that helped her discover the fascinating work of British chemist, Frances Micklethwait.
To celebrate 150 years of Dmitri Mendeleev’s periodic table, the Science Museum has unveiled a new display.
As the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements launches, we take a look at the story behind the scientific icon.
250 years ago, on 5 January 1769, one of the UK’s most significant patents was granted. Curator Ben Russell takes up the story.
In the run up to Christmas, Associate Curator Rupert Cole visits the Chemistry-Ghost of Christmas Past to explore how Victorians celebrated with science.
Associate Chemistry Curator, Rupert Cole, explores the chemical wizardry of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, and beyond.
Amy Davy explores the different ways people have harnessed the power of the Sun throughout history.
On 20 October 1868, Norman Lockyer discovered helium. Associate Curator of Chemistry Rupert Cole tells the story.
You might be heading down to the seaside this bank holiday weekend but how did the seaside become such a popular holiday destination? Associate Curator, Rupert Cole, puts this down to chemistry.