Read about this legendary Swedish chemist and his 1866 discovery of the much-used explosive.

Russian-born chemist is revealed to have discovered the mixture of nitroglycerine and kieselguhr that is known as dynamite. His death occurred in Italy, 1896.

Briefly describes the Swedish chemist and inventor's life and establishment of the Nobel Prize fund.

Find out about the discoveries Ostwald made in the field electrochemistry.

Short encyclopedia entry explains Proust's study of chemical laws during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Includes a brief profile of the Scottish chemist who discovered argon and neon.

Details the discoveries Reichstein made while studying the hormones that are excreted by the adrenal glands.

Summarizes the chemist's research on the composition of genes and the genes of cold viruses.

Profiles the 18th century chemist who discovered chlorine, barium, and nitrogen.

Consult a brief encyclopedia that lists the radioactive isotopes and elements Seaborg discovered.

Briefly describes the Nobel Prize winner's discovery about the composition of genes.

Find a brief encyclopedia entry about the chemist's accomplishments and research projects.

Article details the man's career in the sciences and politics. Gives info about his leadership in Zionism and of being the president of Israel.

Univ. of Sunderland offers this beginner's guide to chemistry. Learn about the Wittig reaction, which earned the chemist his 1979 Nobel prize.

Medical chemist of the 19th century pioneered the technique of synthesizing organic matter from inorganic beginnings.

Read the brief biography of the man who was able to synthesize medicinal drugs and biological compounds.