Science & Technology

Migratory animals rely on seasonal cues to time their movements. But what happens when these cues are no longer reliable? In the rapidly warming arctic, this question is becoming more and more pressing.

To celebrate the beauty of a discipline that is usually regarded only with respect to its utility, three Canadian chemists decided to launch a contest of chemistry-inspired art. The various submissions to “ChemiSTEAM” – the photos, drawings, and even tea towels – showed them that in the end it’s all about the stories behind the art.