Tag: chemistry
To search for alien life, astronomers will look for clues in...
Chris Impey, University of Arizona and Daniel Apai, University of Arizona
The ingredients for life are spread throughout the...
What makes smoky, charred barbecue taste so good? The chemistry of...
Kristine Nolin, University of Richmond
The mere thought of barbecue’s smokey scents and intoxicating flavors is enough to get...
If plastic comes from oil and gas, which come originally from...
Yael Vodovotz, The Ohio State University
Curious Kids is a series for children of all...
Corals and sea anemones turn sunscreen into toxins – understanding how...
Djordje Vuckovic, Stanford University and Bill Mitch, Stanford University
Sunscreen bottles are frequently labeled as “reef-friendly” and “coral-safe.” These...
What’s the difference between sugar, other natural sweeteners and artificial sweeteners?...
Kristine Nolin, University of Richmond
A quick walk down the drink aisle of any corner store reveals the incredible ingenuity of food scientists in search...
How do fireworks work? A pyrotechnics chemist explains the science behind...
Paul E. Smith, Purdue University
For many people around the world, the very first moments of the new year...
A century of tragedy: How the car and gas industry knew...
Bill Kovarik, Radford University
On the frosty morning of Dec. 9, 1921, in Dayton, Ohio, researchers at a General...
Why do frozen turkeys explode when deep-fried?
Kristine Nolin, University of Richmond
Deep-frying a turkey is a great way to get a delicious, moist meal for...
EXPLORING NATURE
Nanoparticles and artificial intelligence can help researchers detect pollutants in water,...
Andres B. Sanchez Alvarado, Rice University
Across the U.S., hundreds of sites on land or in lakes and rivers...
