Stephen Mansell is an Assistant Professor in inorganic chemistry at Heriot-Watt University. He has been a practicing chemist (not pharmacist) for over 20 years and has been a Chartered Chemist since 2020. As part of his PhD studies, he made new discoveries about tin and phosphorus molecules bonding to transition metals. He then researched boron-nitrogen chemistry before spending three years investigating the chemistry of uranium compounds. His independent research has focused on developing better homogeneous catalysts, using phosphorus and boron chemistry in concert with the transition metals. He has developed more sustainable reactions, including better ways to form new carbon-boron bonds. He is passionate about engaging with students and the wider public about the importance of chemistry, organising a series of events on Chemistry and Climate Change, Technology and the Future of Chemistry and the History of the Periodic Table. In 2024, he performed in two Edinburgh Fringe shows based on boron chemistry; this book is the product of all these events.