Recalling its resolution 61/185 of 20 December 2006 on the proclamation of international years, Recognizing that humankind’s understanding of the material nature of our world is grounded, in ...

This is the International Year of Chemistry, 2011 and it also marks the 100th anniversary of the award of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Marie Curie. Has there ever been a scientist as courageous as ...

Eliminating 199 million lb of hazardous chemicals and solvents, saving more than 21 billion gal of water, and avoiding 57 million lb of carbon dioxide emissions: Those are a few of the annual benefits ...

New Zealand’s involvement in the Year of Chemistry 2011 was officially launched on Wednesday 9 February in Wellington by Dr Di McCarthy, chief executive of the Royal Society of New Zealand. The year ...

The Official International Launch Ceremony for IYC 2011 took place at UNESCO World Headquarters in Paris on 27-28 January 2011, under the aegis of the UN, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, ...

As chemists around the world celebrate the International Year of Chemistry (IYC 2011), the American Chemical Society will be doing its part to generate enthusiasm and support among members and the ...