Chemistry

More Stories in Chemistry

  1. Archaeology

    Let’s learn about radiocarbon dating

    Through the power of radioactivity, carbon dating can reveal the age of many fossils and artifacts.

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  2. Brain

    Scientists Say: Dopamine

    This brain chemical helps focus our attention and plan our path toward success.

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  3. Chemistry

    Teen chemist uncovers potentially harmful preservatives in pet food

    Thermo Fisher JIC finalist Mackensey Wilson measured levels of a chemical called BHT in three pet food brands.

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  4. Chemistry

    Scientists Say: Rocket propellants

    Rockets need more than fuel to get where they need to go — they also need oxidizers to burn that fuel. Together, these chemical combos are known as rocket propellants.

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  5. Chemistry

    Experiment: What makes ice melt fastest?

    During the winter, you might have seen trucks spreading a mix of salt and sand on the roads to de-ice them. But how does that work? Let’s investigate.

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  6. Health & Medicine

    Science works to demystify hair and help it behave

    Research explores new ways to classify hair — from loose curls to tight coils — along with ways to control it and improve its looks and health.

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  7. Health & Medicine

    Why you shouldn’t just brush off dandruff

    Research points to certain yeast and bacteria as culprits behind some dandruff. Special shampoos or prescription cleansers can help.

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  8. Plants

    Explainer: How a seed grows into a plant

    Plants use carbon from the air to make food and build shoots, roots and more. They adapt and respond to their environments in many incredible ways.

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  9. Tech

    A Jurassic Park-inspired method can safely store data in DNA

    DNA can store all types of data. An amber-like material can now protect its information long-term — or release it on demand for short-term use.

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