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Melting point determination is a simple, informative technique for checking the identity and purity of an organic compound. A small solid sample is heated in a…

Aflatoxins are potent fungal toxins that can develop in grains, nuts and other food commodities when storage conditions favour mould growth. They are produced…

Dr Sunita K. Sharma’s profile offers a useful way to understand how nanochemistry can influence modern drug delivery. The field sits between synthetic…

Vinegar is a familiar item in Australian kitchens, used for salad dressings, pickling, and household cleaning. The active ingredient, acetic acid, is regulated…

When a cotton shirt catches a spark, the difference between a small scorch and a spreading fire often comes down to chemistry invisible to the eye. Textile…

The Nepal Academy of Science and Technology has announced an opening for a Research Chemist to join its scientific workforce in Kathmandu. For chemists across…

Anthocyanins are water-soluble flavonoid pigments responsible for the red, purple, and blue hues seen in many fruits. In the hills and midlands of Nepal,…

Biogas is produced when microorganisms break down biodegradable material without oxygen. Food scraps, animal manure, sewage sludge, crop residues and other…

Lead-based paint remains a preventable source of toxic exposure in homes, schools and workplaces. In Nepal, the risk can be difficult to judge because older…

The Himalaya is a living library of medicinal biodiversity, shaped by altitude, climate, soil, and centuries of local knowledge. For Nepali chemists, studying…