As many students before you can say, science can be one of the most difficult subjects you can face. And of all the sciences, chemistry is no exception. If you never thought that the internet, and in particular blogs, were of any use, think again.

Have a look at the below 50 best blogs for chemistry students to see how much they can help. They are written by professors, professionals, and even students just like you.

Best Professional Blogs for Chemistry Students

These chemistry bloggers work in the profession in one way or another.

1. Chemistry Blog : This group of bloggers range from those working in the lab to students. Sections include accolades, FAQ, zeitgeist, and more. You can also learn how to send in your own posts.

2. The Culture of Chemistry : Michelle Franci is a professor of chemistry at Bryn Mawr College and has been on the faculty since 1986. Her research focuses on molecules with unusual structures, including Mobius strip molecules and reaction transition states. In her blog, she examines how chemistry is woven into the fabric of the rest of the world.

3. Periodic Tabloid : Get musings on the molecular from this blog. Thomas Tritton is president and CEO of the Chemical Heritage Foundation and served as president of Haverford College. In the blog, he reflects on science education, science research, and more.

4. Carbon Based Curiosities: Visit here for a chemistry blog about organic materials, nano-stuff, and life in the lab. Three bloggers write about everything from biology to toys. A recent entry was on how much size mattered.

5. ChemCafe : This blogger studied chemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. Research interests go from supramolecular coordination chemistry to analytical chemistry. Categories include molecules, news, opinions, and even funny chemistry.

6. Useful Chemistry : Get a chronicle of the research conducted in the Bradley lab at Drexel University. The main project currently involves the synthesis of novel anti-malarial compounds. A variety of bloggers keep you updated.

7. Chemical Space : This blogger works in medical chemistry. Categories include career, cool science, industry, tales of the lab, and more.

8. My Chemical Journey : The chemist blogs on life, chemistry, and everything in between. This undergraduate student is working towards a greater understanding of science and also writes on politics, anthropology, and science fiction.

9. A Chemistry Question, Daily : Although the chemistry questions aren’t daily, the blog is still worth a look. Andrei is a sixteen year old Romanian student whose favorite subject is chemistry. Current problems include a liquid calcium hoax and Fluorescein.

Best Discontinued Blogs for Chemistry Students

These bloggers stopped writing about chemistry a while ago but are still worth a look.

10. The Chem Blog : Kyle Finchsigmate began this blog as a way to share his love of chemistry with everyone. With the final entry in October of 2009, he bid a fond farewell to his readers. Categories include everything from the serious to the graphic.

11. Mad Chemist Chick : This blogger is a PhD organic chemist who escaped from the treacherous halls of academia into the industry. Posts are on life both inside and outside the lab. Taking a break from blogging, she hopes to return soon.

12. The Disgruntled Chemist : Stop here for a blog by both a chemist and beer lover. In addition to the blog, you can also visit the beer archive and learn more about the No Pain Challenge. Top posts here include global warming and no pain spray.

13. Molecule of the Day : Up until June 2009, the blog delivered just what the title promised. Chemistry students can still visit to see which molecules made the cut and learn more about them. The archives date all the way back to 2006.

14. Chemistry for a Sustainable World : This science blog focused on the greener side of chemistry. A standout feature was that it was written for the non-technical reader. James Bashkin worked in green chemistry since 1990 and shared all about it.

15. Chemical Professionals : Visit here to get a group chemistry blog. It is for those who believe in sharing and exchange of knowledge in all things chemistry. Entries date all the way back to 2006.

16. A Chemical Sabbatical : Ken gives musings in chemistry, alchemy, and life. This blog was his attempt to reconnect with the world of chemistry. After taking a job, he found less and less time for blogging.

Best Publication Blogs for Chemistry Students

These chemistry and science publications offer loads more to students.

17. The Skeptical Chemist : This chemistry blog is brought to you by the editors of “Nature Chemistry." It also serves as a forum for the readers, authors, and entire chemistry community. Stop by to read what is new and exciting in chemistry.

18. ACS Publications : Visit here to get loads of journals on chemistry and more. You can get the latest news, announcements, and more. There are also book reviews, authors, and reviews.

19. Scientific American : With a special section for chemistry, this site is not to be missed. Current articles include energy from a water bottle and quantum dots. Be sure not to miss the podcasts.

20. Science Daily : This is another leading site with a special section for chemistry. Headlines are updated several times a day and include videos and images as well. You can even choose sub-sections such as biochemistry and thermodynamics.

21. Chemical Biology : Also from Nature, this journal focuses on the life science side of chemistry. You can read many articles for free on the homepage. You can also learn how to submit your own.

22. Chemistry World Blog : This blog provides a forum for news, opinions, and discussion about the chemical sciences. “Chemistry World" is the monthly magazine of the UK’s Royal Society of Chemistry and also runs a daily online news site. Visitors can even start their own threads or submit their own posts.

23. Chemistry Central Journal : You can browse articles on chemistry with a simple visit here. They also have a call for papers and show you how to submit.

24. Journal of Cheminformatics : This is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research in all aspects of cheminformatics and molecular modeling. The latest entries are on kernel based machine learning models, molecular structure, and quantitative structure activity relationships.

Best Specialty Blogs for Chemistry Students

These blogs focus on a certain area of chemistry.

25. In the Pipeline : Derek Lowe, an Arkansan by birth, got his BA from Hendrix College and his PhD in organic chemistry from Duke before spending time in Germany on his post-doc. He has worked for several major pharmaceutical companies since 1989 on drug discovery projects against schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, diabetes, osteoporosis and other diseases. Find out all the wonderful uses for chemistry in this must read blog.

26. Chemistry and Cooking : See how the art of cooking and chemistry combine on this blog. Taitauwai is from Malaysia and is your host to chemistry cooking. Posts are often from the lab and the occasional recipe is thrown in.

27. Totally Synthetic : Paul Docherty is a medical chemist whose specialty is infections. He studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, and Heriot-Watt University. Categories on this blog include editorial, chemistry world, methods, and still in the rbf.

28. Chemical Engineering World : Zaki Yamani is a process chemical engineer who studied in the United Kingdom and Malaysia. His blog shares chemical engineering challenges and the life of a chemist. You can even follow him on Facebook.

29. ChemJobber : If you are a chemistry student looking for a job, check out this blog. It focuses on helping chemists find jobs and understanding the quality of the chemistry job market. Posts focus on fact, figures, tips, and more.

30. Chemiotics II : Luysii writes about molecular biology, medicine, and organic chemistry in this blog. There may also be posts on math and music.

31. Med-Chemist : SC holds a PhD in organic chemistry and works in research and development. Regular posts often discuss advanced topics in chemistry.

32. A Schooner of Science : Captain Skellet loves talking about science, particularly biology and biochemistry. Both a scientist and pirate, she received her undergraduate degree in science. Topics include how things work, research, and even poisons.

33. Chemical Crystallinity : Organic synthesis and methodology are discussed on this blog. Crystallinity is a graduate student at a large research university and shares thoughts on literature, failed experiments, and more. A recent entry discussed the science behind raw food.

34. Chemical Stick Figures : If you are a student who is burning out on chemistry, visit this blog. It features a comic strip specifically for chemists. Most comics are instructive with a bit of hyperbole thrown in for good measure.

Best Tools for Chemistry Students

Go beyond the blog and use these tools to further your chemistry studies.

35. PubChem : Need to find a paper on chemistry? Then stop here to get a massive database. Simply search by compound, substance, or “BioAssay."

36. Chempedia : Visit here for a place to ask and answer questions about experimental chemistry. Tags include organic, best practices, and synthesis.

37. Chem 3D : This site contains interactive 3D animations for some of the most important organic reactions covered during an undergraduate chemistry degree with supporting information on reactivity and spectroscopy. Provided by the University of Liverpool, explore the various sections to find the reactions of interest to you. Updates are always being added.

38. Organic Chemistry Resources Worldwide : Chemistry students interested in organics should visit here. Sections include synthesis planning, chemical sourcing, and compound classes. There is also help with jobs in organic chemistry.

39. IUPAC : The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry provides these tools at no charge. They include a several glossaries, guides to terminology, and much more. Click the main page for more.

40. All Chemicals Info : Click here to get an online chemical glossary. Over 650 cover just about everything imaginable on chemistry. You can also get other resources, such as a periodic table.

41. Chem Spy : Get a look inside the industry for chemistry students here. Information, news, and commentary are featured. They even link to free chemistry resources.

42. Chemistry Dictionary : As anyone who’s written a paper for chemistry class or journal knows, spelling errors quickly become so numerous that you just ignore them. With this free guide from Chemistry Blog, you can avoid these types of errors. Simply click to download the .zip file.

43. How Stuff Works : Students can visit here to get a leading science site’s perspective on chemistry. The chemistry channel at HowStuffWorks has featured articles, profiles on leading chemists, and more. Be sure not to miss the impressive videos.

44. Not Voodoo : If the lab feels over your head, stop here. This site demystifies synthetic organic laboratory techniques. Choose from how to, special topics, and magic formulas.

Best Communities for Chemistry Students

These communities for chemistry professionals and students offer even more.

45. Chemical Forums : Students of all levels in chemistry can stop here. Forums are for high school, undergraduate, and advanced students. They also have special forums for chemical biology, engineering, nuclear, and more.

46. Organic Chemistry Portal : This online community offers an overview of recent topics, interesting reactions, and information on the most important chemicals. You can choose from a variety of categories from abstracts to tools. There are also resources for those looking for a job.

47. Chem Spider : Stop here for a building community for chemists. It gives free service and provides access to millions of chemical structures and integration to a multitude of other online services. Be sure not to miss the expert blog with more.

48. iHireChemists : Visit here to get an online chemistry community for those seeking employment. Thousands of both employers and job seekers visit here to get postings, internet boards, and classified ads all on one site.

49. Chemical Blogspace : Stop here to read or write your very own blog on chemistry. You can get reviews on books and papers, original research, or browse a subject area of interest. They also list the most popular items on the homepage.

50. American Chemical Society : Finally, if you are a student who is serious about chemistry, visit here. You can learn more about what the society does and who is accepted. You can also get many other chemistry resources.

Whether taking your first chemistry class or in the middle of graduate studies, you can learn loads from the 50 best blogs for chemistry students.