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For many, the phrase "chemical reactions" conjures memories of tedious laboratory work and equations scribbled on exams. But Yan Liang, a professor at the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei, sees art in the basic science. Last September, Liang and a few colleagues launched beautifulchemistry.
net to highlight aesthetically pleasing chemistry. They then compiled a video showcasing crystallization, fluorescence and other reactions or structures shot in glorious detail. Liang says that finding experiments that meet their visual standards has been a challenge.Image credit: Yan Liang, Xiangang Tao and Wei Huang
