Did you know that Chinese alchemists created gunpowder between 600 and 900 AD, paving the way for colorful fireworks? All over the world, people gather to watch dazzling fireworks displays on special occasions, like New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July. But have you ever wondered what’s behind the thunderous booms and dazzling colours

Did you know that the Maillard reaction is what gives grilled meats and baked goods their delicious brown crust and flavor? Chemical reactions occur constantly all around us, even within our own bodies. Over millennia, humanity has learned how to harness some of these chemical reactions to our advantage. From the discovery of soap to