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chemistry
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A celebrated AI has learned a new trick: How to do chemistry
Figuring out what makes some proteins glow requires an understanding of chemistry. eLife – the journal, CC BY-SA…
Decades of research document the detrimental health effects of BPA – an expert on environmental pollution and maternal health explains what it all means
The chemical BPA has been shown to leach from food packaging products into our bodies. Jacobs Stock Photography…
What makes smoky, charred barbecue taste so good? The chemistry of cooking over an open flame
Cooking food over an open flame produces unique flavors thanks to some interesting chemistry. Lars Szatmari / EyeEm…
How One Scientist “Poisoned” a Generation—And Endangered Many More
Oftentimes people hear about how some of history’s most notorious minds have led to some of the most…
Unlocking the secrets of maple syrup, one molecule at a time
Maple syrup contains bioactive molecules whose benefits go far beyond the simple pleasure of a sweet treat. (Shutterstock)…
Can You Turn Plastic Gloves Into Hot Sauce?
NileRed returns with yet another slightly ridiculous yet all the while entertaining deep dive into odd chemistry, all…
Exploring the Deadliest Substances Known to Man
YouTube channel SciShow is back, this time with Hank Green, to discuss the very nasty side of chemistry—so…
The Odd Case of Making an Aerogel
In another video from YouTube personality Nigel Braun’s NileRed channel, he attempted to create an aerogel, which is…
Making Cotton Balls Edible—Like Cotton-Candy Edible
Nigel Braun, of the YouTube channel NileRed fame, recently attempted to convert cotton balls into something a bit…