Michelle Francl
Michelle Francl is a computational chemist. She is Chair & Frank B. Mallory Professor of Chemistry at Bryn Mawr College. An Adjunct Scholar at the Vatican Observatory, she is co-presenter of ‘Seeking the Face of God: The Lives and Discoveries of Catholic Scientists’.
Books by Michelle Francl
Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea
by Michelle Francl
Steeped is a new book from Michelle Francl, who recommended the best chemistry books for us, and it's already caused an international incident. It's an exploration of the chemistry of tea, which apparently contains more than 100 different chemical compounds. Francl suggests adding salt to reduce bitterness, as was done by the Chinese centuries ago.
Interviews with Michelle Francl
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H2O: A Biography of Water
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Obsessive Genius: The Inner World of Marie Curie
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The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements
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The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York
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Why Does Asparagus Make Your Wee Smell?: And 57 other curious food and drink questions
by Andy Brunning
The Best Chemistry Books, recommended by Michelle Francl
The Best Chemistry Books, recommended by Michelle Francl
Chemistry plays a vital role in our understanding of life, the universe and the chances of a better future, says Michelle Francl. She chooses five of the best books on the topic—from a biography of water to a portrait of one of the greatest chemists of all time.
