A colorful and surprising adventure journey through the fascinating expanses of the chemistry universe: How does chemistry explain the emergence of life, how has it changed the world, and how can we solve the pressing problems of our time with its help? In twelve chapters, selected specialists, chemists, and chemists provide us with insight into chemistry as an extremely creative and responsible science. Many practical examples, products, and applications demonstrate the potential of chemistry. For instance, one learns that a modern energy and raw material supply is neither conceivable nor feasible without chemistry, and what significance chemistry has for modern information technology. Special attention is given to the role chemistry plays in current and future challenges facing our society: the ever-growing world population.