Chemistry – Special Programme in Science

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Platonic Solids, Chemical Explosives, and the World’s Smallest Helium Balloon

Post author:Jonathan Edward
Post published:11th August 2021
Post category:Science Briefs

Plato defined 5 solids that constituted the universe, before our understanding of atoms and molecules came about. However, can these shapes arise in nature? Find out more with Jonathan!

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Lead Halide Perovskites: Rainbow in a Bottle

Post author:Max Tan
Post published:25th July 2021
Post category:Science Briefs

Lead Halide Perovskites. A term that many of us have never heard of before. However, it is standing at the forefront of materials research! Max explains how amazing these materials are, and why you should take note!

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CSI Dino: Death by Mercury Poisoning?

Post author:Lim Jia Yi Annabel
Post published:5th July 2021
Post category:Science Briefs

How did the dinosaurs die out? Was it really an asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs? Dive in with Annabel as we sleuth out another possible reason for their extinction!