Latest Chemistry News
Knit the Periodic Table
This fun New Zealand project to celebrate the International Year of Chemistry is nearing completion Continue reading
Voting begins for The Molecular Anthology Project
Voting is now starting for the molecule that has most shaped New Zealand. Continue reading
New Zealand school students win medals at the 2011 International Chemistry Olympiad
Four New Zealand students have won medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad held in Turkey. Continue reading
An Illustrated Chemistry of Fireworks – Christchurch
Anthony Lealand will speak on the chemistry of the fireworks his company uses in international pyrotechnic displays. The talk will include demonstrations with indoor fireworks. There will be some smoke in the room from the demonstrations. The ventilation will clear … Continue reading
Marie Curie speakers in special journal edition
Two of the 2011 Marie Curie lecturers have been featured in a special issue of the European Journal of Organic Chemistry. Margaret Brimble (top row, 6th from the left) and Bridget Stocker (bottom row, 4th from the left), who spoke … Continue reading
Writing competition considers the role of chemistry in our world
The Royal Society of New Zealand Manhire Prize for Creative Science Writing is now open for 2011 Continue reading
Carbon: the science and the sense – Palmerston North
A one-day Forum aimed at clarifying some issues regarding ‘carbon’, carbon cycling, stocks and flows, and carbon equivalence (for example in greenhouse gas, soil organic matter or trees) that have led to confusion and lack of buy-in by the public … Continue reading
Green Chemistry Expo – Tauranga
Green Chemistry Expo Tauranga More information 9.30-5.30pm daily The Sebel Trinity Wharf Drive Cresent Tauranga Entry by GOLD COIN DONATION to Otanewainuku Trust