Chemistry Archives – Page 6 of 6

Harmful algal blooms are becoming an increasing problem in areas around the world, including the Great Lakes, where drinking water is…

Before a baby is born in Taiwan, both the development of its brain and its intellectual performance are already at risk. A 2014 study of 545…

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are important in our lives as we use them frequently in our smartphones, laptops, tablets, power tools,…

The amount of trace elements in ocean pyrite correspond to ocean oxygen concentrations at different points in geologic time.

You just came back from a romantic night out at your favorite restaurant. Unfortunately, as luck would have it, the meal tasted a little…

When studying the origin of life on Earth, scientists must rely on past data, physical laws, and models instead of direct observations.…

Cars are everywhere. They are essential for our day to day lives, but these vehicles are a double-edged-sword. Cars emit exhaust gases, and…

Metal elements were found in the vapors of electronic cigarettes and hookahs and their concentrations were compared to regular cigarettes.

How does a cell stay alive? How do molecules in a cell “know” how to react with one another? Does this chemistry become more…

All life on Earth survives because of the sun. Plants use a process called photosynthesis to transfer energy from the Sun’s rays into the…