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Dr Kat Day (she/her) @chronicleflask.katday.com · 2d

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.

Prof Anna Watts @profannawatts.bsky.social · 3d

Lol the Nobels can't even acknowledge women's contribution to discovery. But sure let's acknowledge The Machines.

Headline from an article in Nature this week that states "Prizes must recognize machine contributions to discovery. The future of science will be written by humans and machines together. Awards should reflect that reality."

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 2d

Yes! I've got this which needs updating (for the whopping one additional woman who's won the prize since 2020). "Nobel Prize diversity" is a bit of an oxymoron...

And a whole women in chemistry category here which shows there's no shortage of potential nominees: www.compoundchem.com/category/wom...

Infographic showing the number of men (179) and women (7) who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry between 1901 and 2020

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 3d

But now people who don’t want to do those things can enjoy not being sunburnt while playing tennis in the scorching midday sun wearing clothes they haven’t washed for weeks. SCIENCE!

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 3d

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 🧪

This is an infographic explaining the chemistry behind nanotechnology in a few consumer products, including silver nanoparticles for antimicrobial uses, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreens, carbon nanotubes in sports equipment and quantum dots in televisions.

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Mindy Weisberger @laminda.bsky.social · 3d

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 🧪

‘Microlightning’ may spark glowing will-o’-the-wisps, study finds | CNN

Flashes of microlightning between microscopic bubbles of methane in water may ignite the eerie blue flames of will-o’-the wisps, new research suggests.

www.cnn.com

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 3d

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

Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 4d

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 🧪

Infographic on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for the development of metal-organic frameworks. The infographic explains that metal-organic frameworks are molecular sponges built up from metal ions and organic compounds that act as linkers. Small molecules such as gases can move into and out of cavities in these frameworks. The graphic highlights some of the MOFs the laureates have developed and concludes by looking at possible future uses of MOFs, including gas storage and extracting water from air.

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 4d

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 🧪

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Nature @nature.com · 4d

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

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 4d

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 🧪

Image showing all of the Compound Interest Nobel Prize in Chemistry infographics from 2015 to 2024.

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 5d

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 🧪

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to David Baker for computational protein design and to Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper for protein structure prediction. Proteins are important biological molecules formed from 20 naturally occurring amino acids. Proteins form folded 3D structures which are key to their function and properties, but the exact way in which they fold is hard to predict. In 2020, Demis Hassabis, John Jumper and their co-workers unveiled an artificial intelligence model called AlphaFold2 to predict 3D folded structures of proteins. David Baker developed Rosetta, software that also attempts to predict protein structures, and used it to start with a protein structure and use the software to work out its amino acid sequence. Predicting and designing protein structures benefits the design of protein-based drugs, sensors, vaccines, catalysts, and more. It also aids our understanding of existing proteins and how they interact with other molecules.

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 6d

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 🧪

Infographic on the chemistry of the colours of autumn leaves. Green is caused by chlorophyll, carotenoids and flavonoids give yellows, and oranges come from carotenoids, which also contribute to reds along with anthocyanins.

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 11d

Funnily enough despite writing about it I’ve never gotten around to trying it!

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 11d

I can’t remember if that was intentional or not, but I hope it was!

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Dr Kerry Elgie @kerryasynt.bsky.social · 11d

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

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ESA Space Science @science.esa.int · 11d

🆕 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...
🔭 🧪 ☄️

Scientific illustration showing a cross-section of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. It features three labelled layers: An ice shell at the top, with visible cracks releasing jets of water vapour into space; an ocean in the middle, depicted as a large body of water beneath the ice; a rocky core at the bottom, shown emitting heat that may drive the jets. In the background, Saturn and its rings are visible in space.

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 11d

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...

A chemistry teacher's guide to the perfect cup of coffee

Sometimes you just want a caffeine hit to wake you up, but if you appreciate the finer points of a cup of coffee, it’s worth going right down to the chemistry of the water, milk, sugar – and salt

www.theguardian.com

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 18d

From what I’ve read (not exhaustive by any means) it may have limited effectiveness over a placebo, but yeah, it’s definitely not the most effective of the medicines featured here.

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WHO @who.int · 18d

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

WHO statement on autism-related issues

Follow @WHO for the latest updates

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 19d

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...

This graphic describes the hormone that helps us get sleepy and some medications that can treat insomnia. The graphic outlines different classes of drugs that can help people sleep, including antihistamines, benzodiazepines, melatonin analogs, and Z-drugs.

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Dr David Boyce @drdavidboyce.bsky.social · 22d

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

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Andy Brunning @andy.compoundchem.com · 29d

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!

Photo of me presenting in a lecture theatre in front of a slide titled “making sense of molecules” showing two depictions of the molecule caffeine.

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · 29d

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

Andy Brunning @andy.compoundchem.com · Sep 12

Back at Bath for #BathChem2025 today and look what I found in the chemistry building!

Photo of me standing in front of my IYPT2019 periodic table posters in the Bath Chemistry building

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · Sep 8

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 🧪

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · Sep 4

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

Petra Cameron @pjcgroupbath.bsky.social · Sep 4

Calling all former Bath Chemistry staff and students: last few days to register for our Celebration of @bathchem.bsky.social next week! Details at www.chem25.co.uk

150 people coming so far, but it's not too late to join us for a fantastic programme of alumni talks and evening entertainment.

Chem25@Bath | 25 Years of Discovery, Innovation & Community in 1 South

Chem25: Marking 25 Years of Innovation in the 1 South Chemistry Building, University of Bath

www.chem25.co.uk

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Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics @compoundchem.com · Sep 3

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

Promo image for the infographic mapping document, showing an organic reaction map inside a circle on the right-hand side, with the caption "Compound Interest Infographics Topic Mapping" on the other.

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