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Sweating Is Our Biological Superpower
Sweat gives us so much more than a smell, thanks to the cool chemistry of this vital bodily fluid.
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Next Week, A Return To Martian Soil
Scientists hope to use the rover on the red planet’s surface to explore the geology and chemistry of what was once a river delta.
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June 5, 2020
Dermatologists look for problems that are literally skin deep. That can be complicated when your skin is darker. Plus, how understanding water flow and chemistry can help you brew the perfect cup of coffee.
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How To Ferment Your Own Amazake
Two chefs create a recipe for fermenting the foundation of sake and rice-based alcohols—all with a dash of chemistry.
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The Number Of Female Nobel Laureates Grows By Two
For the first time ever, female scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in physics and chemistry in the same year.
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How To Grow Your Own Crystals
At the United States Crystal Growing Competition, chemistry gleams and sparkles.
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January 26, 2018
A look at the crystal chemistry behind snowflakes, chocolates, and diamonds. Plus, how information can help sway those difficult conversations about vaccines and beyond.
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Breakthrough: The Killer Snail Chemist
Mandë Holford wanted to bridge the gap between biology and chemistry. Then, she saw a video of a snail eating a fish.
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From raining diamonds in space to the chemistry behind the perfect glass of bourbon, SciFri pours one on the rocks.
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The ABCs Of Nuclear War
From bomb chemistry, to radiation dosage to missile defense, there’s a lot of science behind nuclear warfare.