A compilation of articles on chemistry related to light
![Chemistry & Light](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Preview_LightCollection-125x94.png)
Chemistry & Light
![How Does a Lighter Work?](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lighter_Preview-125x94.png)
How Does a Lighter Work?
The short video explains how a flame is created in a lighter
![Chlorates: Tragic Incidents and Life-Saving Applications – Part 3](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/chlorate_preview-125x94.png)
Chlorates: Tragic Incidents and Life-Saving Applications – Part 3
A vital use of chlorates as a source of oxygen—for example, in airplanes
![Searching for Christmas Presents?](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/xmas2022_2-125x94.png)
Searching for Christmas Presents?
Editors recommend science-themed holiday gift ideas
![24 Must-See Destinations in Europe for Chemists](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MicrosoftTeams-image-4-125x93.png)
24 Must-See Destinations in Europe for Chemists
Every day until December 24 we will unlock a new destination for your bucket list—join our chemistry Europe trip
![Science for All – With a Very Personal Approach](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/larsfischer-125x94.png)
Science for All – With a Very Personal Approach
An interview with distinguished science journalist and blogger Lars Fischer
![What Type of Person Are You in the Climate Crisis?](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Klima_X4-125x94.png)
What Type of Person Are You in the Climate Crisis?
Why is it so hard to do something about the climate crisis? Why don't we really act on what we know? Why don't we stick to good intentions?
![Photo Competition 2022 – The Winners](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/photocompetition2022winners-125x94.jpg)
Photo Competition 2022 – The Winners
The best photos of the photo competition "Your View of Chemistry"
![Photo Competition – Your Submissions](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/photocompettion2022_2-125x94.jpg)
Photo Competition – Your Submissions
Photos that represent your personal view of chemistry
![Photo Competition – Your View of Chemistry](https://www.chemistryviews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/photocompettion2022_2-125x94.jpg)
Photo Competition – Your View of Chemistry
Submit photos that represent your personal view of chemistry and have the chance to win a book