By: Eunice Jean C. Patron
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While chemistry greatly contributed to the world’s advancement, it also threatens human health and safety. (Photo credit: Michael Glazier, Unsplash) |
Dr. Imee Su Martinez of the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Chemistry (UPD-CS IC) and Günter Povoden of the University of Technology’s Institute of Inorganic Chemistry in Vienna, Austria, recently published an article entitled “Of War and Peace, and Chemistry,” which highlights the critical role of chemistry in both enabling warfare and fostering international peace and security.