For science!
by Ghost
For science! brings the periodic table into Minecraft, with ways to obtain each element, a discovery hub and an alchemy lab for brewing potions.
What it does
The mod adds a periodic table of elements, with ways to obtain each one that follow scientific facts. Players can track their progress toward mastering the Elemental Realms, and access detailed information about every element they have found. A Periodic Table Discovery Hub works as a central place for these scientific endeavors, where players can showcase their most significant discoveries alongside other players.
An alchemy lab lets players conduct research on the properties of elements. Hidden recipes become available once that knowledge is in hand, and they can be used to create potions that grant extraordinary abilities. The developer notes that more elements will be added in future updates, but this release covers only what is listed here.
The mod is built for Forge and targets Minecraft 1.20.1 only. Installation covers the server and each player's game. The release is a 1.0.0 beta published on 2023-12-28, under All rights reserved, and it is not open source.
Key features
Elements from scientific sources
Each element can be obtained in ways drawn from real chemistry, rather than arbitrary crafting.
Periodic Table Discovery Hub
A central hub collects the player's discoveries and lets them display the most significant ones.
Elemental Realms progress
Players follow their progress toward mastering the Elemental Realms and read details about each element they track.
Alchemy lab research
An alchemy lab is where players study the properties of elements and carry out experiments.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Periodic Expansion is another Forge mod for 1.20.1, also client and server, released under All rights reserved and not open source, so it fills a similar role. Applied Science covers the same version and environment under the same license, but focuses on a broader set of machines. GoldDash is also a Forge option for 1.20.1 with the same environment and license, and it is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For science! | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2023-12-28 |
| Periodic Expansion | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-10-12 |
| Applied Science | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-27 |
| GoldDash | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-08-31 |
Questions
Does For science! need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft version does For science! support?
Will more elements be added?
In the catalog
For science! is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Dive into the atomic world with For Science!, a revolutionary Minecraft mod that brings the wonders of the Periodic Table to life in ways you've never imagined. Build the Periodic Table Discovery Hub, a central hub for your scientific endeavors. Access detailed information about each element, track your progress in…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/for-science
- Owner
- Ghost
- Published
- 2023-12-28
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-12-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15