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Vinegar and baking soda: A cleaning hack or just a bunch of fizz?
Vinegar and baking soda are staples in the kitchen. Many of us have combined them in childhood scientific experiments: think fizzy volcanoes and geysers.
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Video: Complex chemistry in the cold depths of space
For years, scientists thought some complex molecules could only be formed on Earth.
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Mar 12, 2024
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Scientists develop new machine learning method for modeling chemical reactions
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Los Alamos National Laboratory have used machine learning to create a model that can simulate reactive processes in a diverse set of organic materials and conditions.
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Mar 7, 2024
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Using metabolomics for assessing safety of chemicals may reduce the use of lab rats
Scientists have discovered a more robust way of grouping chemicals and using read-across for toxicological data to meet regulatory requirements, which could greatly reduce animal testing.
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Feb 20, 2024
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Exploring the chemistry behind love this Valentine's Day
Chemistry in a relationship refers to the intense feelings of connection, passion, and romance that people share. This Valentine's Day, Dr. Alex Baker, a chemistry professor at the University of Warwick, explores the real ...
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Feb 13, 2024
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Video: Are ammonia engines the way of the future?
Could ammonia engines power the cars of the future? Carmakers like Toyota are working to make this a reality.
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Feb 13, 2024
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What is micellar water and how does it work?
Micellar water, a product found in supermarkets, chemists and bathroom cabinets around the world, is commonly used to remove make-up. It's a very effective cleanser and many people swear by it as part of their skincare routine.
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Feb 11, 2024
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Video: Can science beat counterfeit detector pens?
Counterfeit detector pens use a starch-iodine reaction to identify fake bills.
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Jan 29, 2024
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Helium is essential for research, medical equipment, but it's nonrenewable and difficult to recycle
The next time you pick up balloons for your big party, remember the helium gas in those balloons is destined for the stars. Helium is so light that it easily escapes Earth's gravity, and all helium will eventually make its ...
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Jan 18, 2024
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New crystalline sponge method proposed for undergraduate courses
The crystal sponge technology is a revolutionary technique, which enables the direct and precise determination of the molecular structure of liquid and gas targets. The technique uses a special network complex to selectively ...
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Jan 2, 2024
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Nonalcoholic beer: New techniques craft flavorful brews without the buzz
The holiday season for me includes socializing over drinks with friends and family. But all the celebrating tends to catch up with my waistline, and by New Year's Day, it's time to get back in shape. Besides vowing to hit ...
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Dec 13, 2023
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Thank gluten's complex chemistry for your light, fluffy baked goods
Within the bread, rolls and baked goods on many tables this holiday season is an extraordinary substance—gluten. Gluten's unique chemistry makes foods airy and stretchy.
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Nov 21, 2023
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How is decaf coffee made? And is it really caffeine-free?
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and its high levels of caffeine are among the main reasons why. It's a natural stimulant that provides an energy buzz, and we just can't get enough.
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 1, 2023
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Study shows forensic evidence can survive underwater for weeks
Forensic fibers can survive underwater for much longer than previously thought—which could help criminal investigators uncover vital evidence.
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Oct 16, 2023
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Nobel chemistry winner flunked first college chemistry exam
Talk about bouncing back. MIT professor Moungi Bawendi is a co-winner of this year's Nobel chemistry prize for helping develop "quantum dots"—nanoparticles that are now found in next generation TV screens and help illuminate ...
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Oct 4, 2023
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Video: Why you can't recycle your pants—until now
Have you ever actually recycled a pair of pants or an old T-shirt?
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Oct 4, 2023
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Trio wins Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on quantum dots, used in electronics and medical imaging
Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their work on quantum dots—tiny particles just a few nanometers in diameter that can release very bright colored light and whose applications in everyday life ...
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Oct 4, 2023
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Swedish media report that the winners of the Nobel Prize in chemistry may have been announced early
Swedish media say the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences may have announced the winners of this year's Nobel Prize in chemistry prematurely.
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Oct 4, 2023
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Why does my hair turn green from the swimming pool?
If you are a blonde like me and enjoy laps in a swimming pool, you may have noticed your hair acquires a green tint after frequent swims in chlorinated water.
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Sep 20, 2023
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Video: How is ceviche 'cooked?'
What does it mean to have "cooked" something? Is heat the only way to break down proteins and transform raw ingredients?
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Sep 11, 2023
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