Share your chemistry-set stories, explore CHF's past year, and more
E-newsletter | December 2014 
Coming soon to a TV near you

Gordon Moore, George Rosenkranz, and Arnold O. Beckman: while they may not be household names, their innovations have changed your life--and our world. An hour-long special focused on these scientists and their discoveries will air on public television this coming year. Watch the preview online and check your local listings for broadcast schedules beginning in January 2015.

Did you own a chemistry set? Share your story!

Do you have decades-old recollections of eyebrow-singeing experiments in your parents' basement? Or more recent memories of scientific exploits? In October 2015 CHF will premiere the first exhibit to focus on our world-class collection of chemistry sets. As we work to build the exhibit, we invite you to explore an interactive timeline of the chemistry set in historical context and share your own story. more

Explore a remarkable year in CHF's history

From virtual chemistry sets, to six-story-tall art installations, to a new president, 2013-2014 was a remarkable period for CHF. To illustrate our progress and achievements in this groundbreaking fiscal year, we've produced a new and expanded annual report. Read online now.

Books of Secrets debuts on site and online

More than 125 guests joined us on December 5 to celebrate the opening of Books of Secrets: Writing and Reading Alchemy. If you weren't able to make it in person, explore the exhibit's historical artwork and rare books online instead: find highlighted works on our website and photos from the opening celebration on Flickr

CHF launches Isaac Newton Society

On November 13 the inaugural members of the Isaac Newton Society gathered to celebrate achievements, share perspectives, and honor the network of mentorship that connects them to one another. Members recognized in the first year include Stuart Churchill, Roy Eddleman, John D. Roberts, and Arnold Thackray. more 

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