Chemistry likes to call itself “the central science” because very little research, from astronomy to zoology, can be done without it. This year, Scientific American has chronicled this central role in many compelling stories.
Here is my list of 5 of the most interesting stories. Follow the links to check them out if you missed them the first time around. And if you think I missed some—a crazy thought, but it could happen—let me know in the comments below, or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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