Compound Interest2d ago
How are plastics recycled and how do the recycling rates of different plastics compare? This 2012 edition of #PeriodicGraphics in C&EN takes a look: https://cen.acs.org/environment/sustainability/Periodic-graphics-plastic-recycled/96/i17
Compound Interest3d ago

Happy #StPatricksDay! ☘️

If you’ve ever wondered why the bubbles in Guinness appear to fall instead on rising, or what gives the beer its dark colour, check out this edition of #PeriodicGraphics in C&EN: https://cen.acs.org/articles/93/i11/Periodic-Graphics-Chemistry-Pint-Guinness.html

Compound InterestFeb 21
The first public display of instant photography took place #OTD in 1947. Here's a #PeriodicGraphics in C&EN that looks at the chemistry behind polaroid images: https://cen.acs.org/materials/Periodic-Graphics-chemistry-Polaroid-photography/102/i16
Compound InterestFeb 18
Can antiviral sprays spare you from the flu? And how do they claim to work? In the latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics in C&EN, we examine the evidence: https://cen.acs.org/pharmaceuticals/pharmaceutical-chemicals/periodic-graphics-nasal-spray/104/web/2026/02
Compound InterestFeb 10
Today is #WorldPulsesDay and kidney beans feature in this edition of #PeriodicGraphics in C&EN on toxins in common fruits and vegetables - did you know that uncooked kidney beans contain a toxin that can cause nausea and diarrhoea? https://cen.acs.org/biological-chemistry/natural-products/Periodic-Graphics-Toxins-fruits-vegetables/98/i46
Compound InterestFeb 9
Today is #NationalToothacheDay 🦷 This edition of #PeriodicGraphics in C&EN looks at some of the chemistry behind a visit to the dentist's 🪥 https://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i24/Periodic-Graphics-chemistry-dentistry.html
Compound InterestFeb 6
On #NationalFrozenYoghurtDay, check out how froyo compares chemically to other frozen desserts in this edition of #PeriodicGraphics in C&EN: https://cen.acs.org/articles/95/i29/Periodic-graphics-chemistry-frozen-desserts.html
Compound InterestJan 29
Today is #NationalCornChipDay! The secret to a smooth nacho cheese sauce to accompany them is a compound with an appropriate chemical formula – one of four kitchen chemistry tricks highlighted in this edition of #PeriodicGraphics in C&EN: https://cen.acs.org/food/food-science/Periodic-Graphics-Kitchen-chemistry-hacks-explained/101/i27
Compound InterestJan 27
Thomas Edison’s patent for the incandescent light bulb was granted #OTD in 1880. This previous edition of #PeriodicGraphics in C&EN examines the different types of lightbulbs and how they work 💡 https://cen.acs.org/materials/photonics/Periodic-graphics-different-light-bulbs/96/i46
Compound InterestJan 21

Did you spot the aurora earlier this week?

This timely edition of #PeriodicGraphics in C&EN looks at what causes the aurora and the science behind the different colours: https://cen.acs.org/environment/atmospheric-chemistry/Periodic-Graphics-Auroras-Colors/104/web/2026/01