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Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid, is one of the most familiar compounds in pharmaceutical chemistry. Its preparation is also a popular undergraduate organic…
Arsenic contamination is one of Nepal’s most persistent environmental health concerns, particularly in the lowland Terai. Millions of people depend on…
Rain seems chemically simple, but every drop carries a record of the atmosphere it crossed. Before reaching the ground, water vapor condenses around tiny…
Recrystallization is a practical method for purifying solid organic compounds. It uses differences in solubility: an impure material dissolves in a hot…
Nepal’s medicinal plants represent a remarkable intersection of biodiversity, traditional knowledge, and modern science. From the lowland Terai to the…
Cosmetics are part of everyday life in Nepal, from kajal and lipstick to face powders, skin-lightening creams, hair dyes, and traditional personal-care…
Biological assays measure events that depend on delicate molecular interactions. Enzyme activity, antibody binding, cell viability, and nucleic acid…
Essential oils are concentrated mixtures of volatile compounds produced by aromatic plants. They give herbs, flowers, fruits, and resins their characteristic…
Dyes give many materials their visible colors, but that same color can also provide useful quantitative information. UV-Vis spectroscopy measures how strongly…
A new laboratory technician opportunity at Kathmandu University can be an important entry point for chemistry graduates, laboratory assistants, and…