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Mala Radhakrishnan

@atomicromances.bsky.social
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Chemistry Poet (and Professor). Author of _Atomic Romances, Molecular Dances_ and _Thinking, Periodically_. Computational Biophysical Chemist, Wife, Mom, Friend. I love Chemistry so much I'm made up entirely of atoms and molecules!

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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
A spoken-word poem about how scientists have feelings also: atomicromances.substack.com/p/black-box
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Black Box
(A poem about how I feel when something I don't understand breaks in scientific research)
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Chemphasis @chemphasis.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Belated mid-summer abstractions From Fourth of July night’s distractions, With fireworks’ immersing Through colors' dispersing: Reflecting on sky-set diffractions. chemphasis.com/2026/07/15/b...
A photo of fireworks from this year's Fourth of July celebration.  This photo was taken with a diffraction grating in front of the lens, leading to the rainbow effect seen in the bottom of the image.
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
A short poem on what happens when we go down the path of ignoring our path:
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
A poetic look at entropy, enthalpy, and the relationships that form and break as molecules dance open.substack.com/pub/atomicro...
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Parenting meets Poetry meets Periodic Table: atomicromances.substack.com/p/parenting-...
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Parenting (as a chemist might see it...)
A set of parenting-related couplets from the book _Thinking, Periodically_
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Words are like magical photons of light 'Cause the resonant ones will transform and excite...
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
PV = nRT (FOR POETS) Crafting a poem warrants cooling the pace And removing debris to create mental space. And that’s why, whenever I’m writing, I measure A really significant drop in my pressure!
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
MONDAYS They call it the Monday "blues" but instead, Low-energy me prefers "infrared"...
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
A poem about enantiomers: atomicromances.substack.com/p/the-enanti...
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The Enantiomer in the Mirror
A poem about stereochemistry and molecular asymmetry
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Chemists study what we cannot see, But Poets see what we cannot study.
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
A few of my favorite Chemistry Couplets! open.substack.com/pub/atomicro...
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A few of my favorite Chemistry Couplets!
Here are a few of my favorite couplets from the book _Thinking, Periodically_ -- I hope you enjoy!
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
MOURNING THE LOSS OF JOY The world around says “maximize!” And (foolishly) we go along, Until one day, a harsh surprise… The objective function’s wholly wrong!
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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Mala Radhakrishnan | Substack
I am a Chemistry Poet and Professor of Chemistry. Please check out my two poetry books - _Atomic Romances, Molecular Dances_, and _Thinking, Periodically_!
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
some very short poems on chemistry, math, and happiness for your weekend: atomicromances.substack.com/p/short-poem...
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Short Poems on Chemistry, Math, Happiness, and Life
Here are several short poems about Chemistry and Math!
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Here's a poem about the First Law of Thermodynamics - -enjoy! atomicromances.substack.com/p/the-change...
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The (Change in) Energy Within
[a poem about the First Law of Thermodynamics and how chemical energy gets converted into heat in an exothermic reaction]
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Hi all -- I'm hoping to start sharing readings of my poems on substack to make them more broadly available to all (chemistry enthusiasts, teachers, students, everyone!). Here is my "James Bond" poem -- please do share and I'm happy to record more! atomicromances.substack.com/p/chemistry-...
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Chemistry Never Dies
(Adapted from _Atomic Romances, Molecular Dances_)
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
If you know a chemist, then please take a look -- Their perfect gift could be this book! www.amazon.com/Thinking-Per...
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Thinking, Periodically: Poetic Life Notions in Brownian Motion
is a humorous, poetic look at the ups and downs of life through the eyes of a chemist. This illustrated collection of clever, rhyming couplets will entertain science enthusiasts and inspire them to en...
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Know a chem enthusiast needing uplifting? Consider this book a most worthy gifting :) www.amazon.com/Atomic-Roman...
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Atomic Romances, Molecular Dances
Atomic Romances, Molecular Dances [Radhakrishnan, Mala] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Atomic Romances, Molecular Dances
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Like gases are both creativ'ty and pleasure (They shrink when the system is put under pressure). And unlike electrons, activ'ty will max When you're given the time to completely relax.
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
I am thrilled to announce that @wellesley.edu (Wellesley College) is seeking to hire a tenure-track experimental physical chemist. Come join our wonderful community of amazing students, faculty, and staff! wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/w...
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Assistant Professor of Chemistry
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Society needs to erase our convention Of comparing and valuing along one dimension...
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Want to teach chemistry at @wellesley.edu ? Apply for our visitor position. Join our community as you contribute to our orgo and/or intro curriculum: wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/w...
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Visiting Lecturer in Chemistry
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Walking facilitates brain innovation; It's clearly an active conformation That catalyzes idea formation Through allosteric regulation!
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Make bonds and *solutions* that all can rely on. (Don't passively watch like a spectator ion!)
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
(an oldie but goodie) -- Life's an uncalibrated pipette: You never will know just how much you will get...
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Aging for Chemists... Adsorbed to the couch is where I remain, With loads of conformational strain!
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
STATES WHO MATTER A gas: who, with others, has brief intersections, Collides with a "hi," but then, no connections. A liquid: finds shoulders to settle upon, Who dabbles in love, but always moves on. A solid: with bonds quite resistant to sever, Like atoms in diamonds, whose friends are forever.
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Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
CHEMISTS We experiment, muse, observe interactions (...and constantly work to achieve a reaction!). POETS We experiment, muse, observe interactions (...and constantly work to achieve a reaction!).
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