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The Stinkiest Chemical (That We Know Of)
You probably think you’ve smelled the worst odors known to man, but don’t worry: there are far worse-smelling…
Unusual, long-lasting gamma-ray burst challenges theories about these powerful cosmic explosions that make gold, uranium and other heavy metals
When two neutron stars merge and create a black hole, they produce a powerful blast of gamma rays.…
No, putting a spoon in an open bottle of champagne doesn’t keep it bubbly – but there is a better way
Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-ND Geoff Scollary, Charles Sturt University At a recent tasting, I was presenting some…
Lab-grown dairy: The next food frontier
Could dairy products soon be produced in labs? (Shutterstock) Michael von Massow, University of Guelph and Mitchell Gingerich,…
The chemistry of Christmas baubles – and the great scientist who made them possible
Apirak Wongpunsing Mark Lorch, University of Hull Were it not for Baron Justus von Liebig, Christmas might look…
Out of your noggin? Festive spices and their intoxicating history
Spices and other aromatics have been a driving force in human history. Wikimedia Commons Morgan Saletta, The University…
Why the magic of Christmas is all down to chemistry
H2O H2O H2O! Shutterstock Simon Cotton, University of Birmingham What makes Christmas so special? Its religious significance? An…
Modern science tackles a biblical secret – the mystery ingredient in holy incense
The ingredients of incense were detailed in the Old Testament. Shutterstock/wideonet Kirsten Benkendorff, Southern Cross University A predatory…
Mulled wine: how ‘Christmas in a cup’ went from ancient medicine to an Aussie winter warmer
shutterstock. Morag Kobez, Queensland University of Technology When the temperature drops in the southern hemisphere, you might like…
The surprising role cheese played in human evolution
shutterstock Penny Bickle, University of York A solid white mass found in a broken jar in an Ancient…