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What Is Vitamin B6?

An essential nutrient that is found in many foods, vitamin B6 is crucial in the healthy functioning of our skin, blood, muscles, and central nervous system. Understanding what this vitamin is, therefore, can help you plan your diet more efficiently and allow you to live a healthier life.  What Does Vitamin B6 Do?  Vitamin B6 is a group of compounds that...

How To Make Bath Bombs Safely

A warm, soothing, soapy bath after a long day at work is the ultimate in relaxation...and maybe more so if you know that you’re enjoying it with a bath bomb you’ve made.Making your own bath bombs is fun, and can save you money - plus, you’ll get the exact scent you want. However, it’s important to make your own...

How Do Fat Burners Work?

Do you want to lose weight fast? That’s the promise a lot of fat burners make, but how do they work? (And perhaps the bigger question, do they actually work?)  What are fat burners? “Fat burner” is a non-technical term that refers to food or nutrition supplements that are intended to boost the rate of conversion of fat into energy. In...

Why Choose a Career in Chemistry?

With all the career options available, you probably already have various choices that pique your interest. However, it’s important to know what you want from your career. Practicality and stability? Excitement? Being able to make new discoveries and push the boundaries of human knowledge? Helping people and our planet? A career in chemistry can offer all this, and more. Why...

What is a Chemical Reaction?

A chemical reaction is distinct from a physical or phase change (e.g. evaporation, which is a change from liquid to gas) because the reaction involves a change in atomic combinations. For instance, the chemical reaction of water with sodium is an exothermic violent reaction that releases one hydrogen atom per molecule of water to form sodium hydroxide.A chemical reaction...

Best Careers in Science

Albert Einstein, Marie Curie and Stephen Hawking.You could say that these famous names had the best careers in science. They followed their passion for science throughout their lives and were rewarded with incredible careers, being recognised worldwide for achievements that have impacted the scientific world and beyond.Pursuing a science education past what’s compulsory in school can open doors...

The Best Jobs in the Chemical Industry

It’s notable that careers in science such as in chemistry and physics are always amongst children’s top ten choices, regardless of generation and gender. If you’ve followed that passion from childhood, we hope you will find your career in the chemical industry.But if you’re thinking of becoming a scientist, a chemist or a chemical engineer, do you know what...

How Do Safety Matches Work?

Safety matches are a common item in every household’s kitchen drawer. They’re a simple enough concept – strike the match head against the strip and voila. But there’s actually a lot of chemistry at work in this everyday object.There are two types of matches: ones that are considered safe, and ones that can be ignited using any surface. The...

About The Science Blog

At The Science Blog, we write about the latest from the world of science, chemistry, and chemical manufacturing. From the chemical methods of food preservation, soap making and why Mentos react with cola to the different types of salt in chemistry and the chemistry of fire, you’ll find all the resources you need to sate (and pique!) your curiosity about science.

If you’re interested in a career in science or chemistry, you can also use The Science Blog to find all the information you need on chemical careers. Whether you want to learn how you can pursue your dream job, or simply want to know what skills you need to pursue a STEM career, The Science Blog empowers you with the knowledge you need to begin your journey.

If you’re part of the chemical manufacturing industry, or want to learn more about it, The Science Blog also features a range of articles that focus on exactly that. Maybe you want to know how you can make your chemical manufacturing facility more eco-friendly, learn how titration is used in the pharmaceutical industry, explore the latest version of the ISO 9001 Standard, understand chemical reagents or uncover the benefits of cleanroom contract packing.

And for all of you chemistry buffs out there, The Science Blog lets you delve deeper into complex topics like the pH scale, aldehydes, ketones, HEPES buffer, and diagnostic reagents. Discussing the molecular structures and uses of different chemicals, we help you better understand the inner workings of common substances used in science. No matter what aspect of chemistry you’re interested in, The Science Blog has it all!

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