Tag Archives: organic chemistry
Fracking fuels energy debate
The hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, of deep shale deposits is unearthing a lot of natural gas — and controversy
DEET confuses mosquitoes
Scientists suspect the repellant messes with a mosquito’s sense of smell
Plant-powered plastics
Scientists are using green materials to create more Earth-friendly plastics
Like poison for phosphorus
Scientists report finding bacterium that can live off arsenic
What’s in your receipt?
Here’s one way to avoid BPA this holiday season
A pepper part that burns fat
Study finds that dihydrocapsiate may give a diet extra power.
Pollution at the ends of the Earth
Chemicals are turning up in small Arctic villages far from factories and cities
Seeing red means danger ahead
A tiny molecule may make a big difference in future warning systems
Our plastic world
Some products contain chemicals that can pose a serious health risk
The Buzz about Caffeine
Is caffeine bad or good for you? The answer is: a little of both.
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