Chemistry: Colouring Our Reality (MOOC)

Chemistry: Colouring our reality (mooc) Subject: Chemistry Type: MOOC (massive open online course) Taught by: Dr Fabrizio Ortu & Dr Philip Ash from University of Leicester Where: springpod.com How long is it? There course consists of five videos, as well as bonus content and a quiz.   Is it easy to understand? All the science […]

The Chemical History of a Candle (non-fiction)

The Chemical History of a Candle (non-fiction) Subject: Chemistry Type: Non-fiction Author: Michael Faraday How long is it? There are seven lectures in this book. It takes about than 3 hours to read.   Is it easy to understand? It may be difficult to understand for those who do not know about chemical experiments, because […]

New Scientist (magazine)

New Scientist (magazine) Subject: Chemistry Type: Magazine Topics: Health, space, physics, technology, mind, humans, life, mathematics, chemistry, earth, society Is it easy to understand? Although some articles cover complex topics, they are relatively accessible. Many articles are very easy to understand.   Who is it for? It is aimed at “all those interested in scientific […]

Chemistry in its Element

Chemistry in its element (podcast) Subject: Chemistry Type: Podcast Hosts: Various How long is it? There are 624 episodes. The episodes are between 4 and 11 minutes long.   Is it easy to understand? It is down-to-earth and well-explained.   Who is it for? It is for anyone who is interested in chemistry or the […]

Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (fiction)

Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde (fiction) Subject: Chemistry Type: Novella Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Genre: Gothic mystery Setting: late 19th century Where to read it: Project Gutenberg How long is it? There are ten chapters. It takes less than two hours to read.   Is it easy to understand? It may include […]