Tag Archives: Reactions

Squeeze power

The blue glow in the sole of this shoe shows a chemical reaction at work.  Credit: H. T. Baytekin and B. Baytekin

Under pressure, plastics produce energy

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Indoor ozone stopper

Oils from human skin fight off this harmful chemical, but at a cost.

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Pumping Up Poison Ivy

Boosting carbon dioxide levels makes poison ivy grow faster and become more toxic.

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