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Jackpot roulette through probability, chemistry, and responsible play

Roulette combines a simple wheel, a fixed set of outcomes, and a strong psychological appeal: every spin feels like a fresh opportunity. The jackpot roulette…

How to determine water hardness using EDTA titration

Water hardness is mainly caused by dissolved calcium and magnesium ions. These minerals are common in groundwater and can affect soap performance, scale…

Dr. Anju Joshi And The Chemistry Of Nepal’s Medicinal Plants

Medicinal plants connect laboratory science with everyday health traditions. In Nepal, that connection is especially rich: varied altitudes, soil types,…

The Science of Fireworks: Chemical Reactions Behind the Colors

Fireworks combine combustion, oxidation, heat transfer and atomic emission in a carefully timed aerial display. What appears as a single burst is a sequence of…

Reading Infrared Spectra Through Functional Groups

Infrared spectroscopy is one of the quickest ways to gather structural information about an unknown organic compound. By measuring how a sample absorbs…

Laboratory technician opportunity at Nepal Academy of Science and Technology

The Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) is a national institution supporting scientific research, technology development, and technical education in…

Using gas chromatography to analyse volatile organic compounds in air

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are carbon-based chemicals that readily evaporate into the atmosphere. They include benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes,…

The chemistry of tannins in Nepali tea and their health benefits

Nepali tea is best known for its aromatic orthodox black teas, especially those grown in the eastern hills around Ilam, Dhankuta and Panchthar. The cool…

A Nepali Chemist’s View of Green Chemistry

Dr. Pramod K. Shrestha brings a practical perspective to the growing conversation about sustainable chemistry. His work connects chemical design with waste…

Making Aspirin Safely in a Teaching Laboratory

Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid, is a useful teaching-lab product because its preparation demonstrates esterification, purification, yield calculations and…