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Measuring Calcium in Milk with Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

Milk sits at the heart of Australian breakfast tables, poured over Weet-Bix, stirred into flat whites, or simply drunk by the glass on a hot afternoon in…

toxicology of nicotine: chemical mechanism and health effects

Nicotine, a volatile alkaloid produced by plants of the Solanaceae family, sits at the centre of one of the most studied yet still debated toxicological…

A Guide to Writing a Chemistry Research Proposal for Nepali Students

For Nepali students pursuing chemistry at the postgraduate level, a well-crafted research proposal is the gateway to funding, supervisor approval, and…

Environmental chemist role opens at Nepal's Ministry of Environment

Nepal's Ministry of Environment has announced an opening for an Environmental Chemist, a role that sits at the intersection of regulatory oversight, laboratory…

Photocatalysis with titanium dioxide for cleaner Australian water

Imagine dipping a coated tile into a glass of contaminated water, leaving it in harsh midday sun, and watching stubborn pollutants gradually break apart. That…

Extracting eugenol from clove oil through steam distillation

Eugenol is the main aromatic compound found in cloves, and it gives the spice its warm, spicy character along with mild anaesthetic properties. In chemistry…

Dr Ram P. Bhandari on Bioorganic Chemistry

Bioorganic chemistry sits at the meeting point of molecular biology and organic chemistry. It examines the carbon-based molecules that make life possible,…

Understanding the chemistry of cement and concrete

Cement and concrete are often treated as interchangeable words, but they describe different materials. Cement is the reactive powder, while concrete is a…

Pesticide residues in imported fruit: a toxicology guide

Imported fruit gives Australian households access to berries, grapes, citrus and tropical produce throughout the year. It also raises a practical toxicology…

Online Chemistry Forums and Discussion Groups for Nepali Researchers

For Nepali chemists working in laboratories from Kathmandu to Canberra, the right online community can turn a slow afternoon at the bench into a breakthrough…