Types of Organic Reactions – Functional Groups Interconversion
Most molecules are at peace with themselves. Bottles of water, or acetone (propanone, Me2C=O), or methyl iodide (iodomethane CH3I) can be stored for years without any change in the chemical composition of the molecules inside. Yet when we add chemical reagents, say, HCl to water, sodium cyanide (NaCN) to acetone, or sodium hydroxide to methyl iodide, chemical reactions […]
PIEAS Short Course: Key Issues in Nuclear Science and Technology
Department of Nuclear Engineering, Pakistan Institute of Engineering & Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad is organizing a short course for young scientists and engineers entitled “Key Issues in Nuclear Science and Technology” during October 13-22, 2014 at Islamabad, Pakistan. Introduction to Course Pakistan is among the few developing countries that are using nuclear technology for power generation. Now, […]
IBA and DICE Foundation Event: DICE INVENT 2014
The Nation-wide Entrepreneurial Challenge – Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mega Event. DICE INVENT 2014 is an innovative and a unique program aimed at the promotion of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Pakistan. About DICE Distinguished Innovations, Collaboration and Entrepreneurship DICE Foundation, is a non-profit organization, registered in Michigan, USA. DICE Foundation in collaboration with its domestic and international partners, […]
Inorganic Compounds As Pigments in Paints [Infographic]
Paints have been manufactured since prehistoric times, but until recently they were highly expensive and thus were mainly used for artwork. It is only since the nineteenth century that houses have commonly been painted. Today paints are used for colouring and protecting many surfaces, including houses, cars, road markings and underground storage vessels. Each of […]
International Conference on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences for Sustainable Development
The Department of Biological Sciences of Forman Christian College (A chartered university) is going to organized a three day International Conference on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences for Sustainable Development from October 9-11, 2014 with the collaborations of the ECO Science Foundation, European Union, the International Conference of the Learning Sciences (Washington DC), Pakistan Academy […]
COMSTECH-SIUT Workshop on Bioinformatics
OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) is organizing a 3 day workshop entitled “COMSTECH-SIUT Workshop on Bioinformatics – Ensembl Database Mining and Whole Genome Sequencing Analyses” with the collaboration of Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) on December 16, 2014 in Islamabad and on December 20, 2014 in Karachi. The main objective of […]
The Colour Chemistry of Gemstones – Precious Stones [Infographic]
A gemstone or gem (also called as precious stone or semi-precious stone, a fine gem, or jewel) is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polish form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments. The colours of Gemstones – Precious Stones are affected by differences in chemical and atomic structure, leading to the absorption […]
