3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is revolutionizing a wide range of industries, from aerospace to healthcare. The technology's ability to create precise, custom objects layer by layer has made it indispensable in research and development (R&D), particularly in laboratory settings. This article explores the role of 3D printing…

The Science Behind the Conquest of SpaceTravelling to space is not only a feat of engineering, but also an achievement of chemistry. Without it, rockets would not launch, astronauts would have no oxygen to breathe, and spacecraft would not withstand the extreme conditions of the cosmos. Every mission, from the earliest expeditions to the explorati…

Elements such as neodymium, yttrium, and dysprosium are essential in the manufacture of high-power magnets, electric vehicle batteries, and LED screens, but their extraction is complex and costly due to their uneven distribution in the Earth's crust.The scarcity of chemical elements and its impact on industry:Unlike common metals such as iron or c…

Towards a World Without Conventional PlasticsThe environmental impact of traditional plastics has become a global issue. The accumulation of plastic waste in the oceans, microplastic pollution, and dependence on petroleum for production have driven a revolution in the chemical industry: the development of bioplastics.These new materials, made from…

Mercury (Hg) is the only metal that remains in a liquid state at room temperature, a characteristic that makes it exceptional among the elements of the periodic table. Unlike other metals, which have solid structures and strong metallic bonds, mercury does not form a stable crystalline lattice under normal conditions. This peculiarity has fascinat…

This article is part of a three-article series on AI in drug discovery. You can explore the full series here.Advantages of using AI in Drug DevelopmentBesides reducing time and cost AI is also improving the precision and personalization of treatments which has an impact difficult to quantify.Considering only the AI-based drug discovery, the main a…

This article is part of a three-article series on AI in drug discovery. You can explore the full series here.Large Pharmaceutical Companies are incorporating AI into Drug DiscoveryBelow there are some examples how some of the largest traditional pharmaceutical companies are increasingly integrating AI in their drug discovery processes. In this sec…

This article is part of a three-article series on AI in drug discovery. You can explore the full seriesArticle 1: The Role of AI in Drug DiscoveryIntroductionHow is AI Used in Drug Discovery?What Was the First Drug Discovered by AI?Article 2: AI’s Impact on the Pharmaceutical IndustryLarge Pharmaceutical Companies Incorporating AI into Drug …

On 1st March 1896, physicist Henri Becquerel made a discovery that would forever change the history of science: radioactivity. This accidental yet revolutionary finding opened the doors to a new era in physics and chemistry. Shortly after, Marie and Pierre Curie delved deeper into this phenomenon, discovering new radioactive elements and laying t…

Mario Molina was a Mexican chemist whose research transformed our understanding of the impact of human activities on the environment. Born in Mexico City in 1943, Molina was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995 for his work on the effects of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) on the ozone layer, one of the most significant discoveries in 20th-cent…