Veganuary: the hidden story of vitamin B12
Posted on: January 6, 2022
If you’re following the Veganuary trend this might be very useful reading for you – we look at the science behind the diet. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Chemistry blog
The chemistry of roast potatoes
Posted on: December 13, 2021
As far as my family are concerned, the crowning glory of any Christmas dinner is the mighty roast potato but how does the chemistry of this festive star affect the outcome of your feast? Continue reading
The chemistry of ginger
Posted on: November 18, 2021
A seasonal chemistry blog investigating the chemistry of ginger – the good, the bad, and the ugly! Continue reading
The Asynt school of witchcraft & wizardry!
Posted on: October 18, 2018
So Halloween is almost upon us and the fancy dress costumes are appearing in the shops – and in the Asynt office! It looks like we’ll have at least two gorgeous witches on duty on the night – and possibly one vampire! Continue reading
#RealTimeChem Week 2018
Posted on: October 15, 2018
When you’re focussed on your research and what’s going on in your laboratory it’s easy to miss out on some of the warmth and the excitement of stuff that’s happening outside your own environment. #RealTimeChem is working towards an inclusive worldwide chemistry community! Continue reading
September 2018 Newsletter
Posted on: September 20, 2018
We are pleased to share our newsletter for September 2018! Continue reading
ACS Grady-Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public
Posted on: September 19, 2018
Celebrating 2019 winner of American Chemical Society’s (ACS’) Grady-Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public. Continue reading
A year in the life of Asynt
Posted on: January 19, 2018
Here at Asynt HQ it already feels like 2018 is moving very quickly! There is a lot going on but I wanted to look back at 2017; an important year in Chemistry and for Asynt. Continue reading
The chemistry of strawberries
Posted on: August 21, 2017
Those of us in the office here at Asynt HQ that adore the warmer weather have been determined to embrace what little summer we’re experiencing though, and there have been fresh strawberries eaten by the punnet load (or from the handy and rather elegant DrySyn MULTI kit, as the case may be)! Continue reading
Any excuse for food at Asynt HQ – Chemistry Pancakes!
Posted on: February 24, 2017
We could tell you that this was a great opportunity to show off the amazing Asynt hotplate kit and tell you about the three separate safety circuits with a cut off at 360oC, fine control with the contact thermometer, and all the accessories that are included but really this was all about the pancakes! Continue reading