The Chemistry of Fireworks
How the ancient Chinese discovery of gunpowder and a scientist burning different metals led to the fireworks we know and love today!
Tag: metals
Can some fungi clean up plastic pollution?
Since September is National Mushroom Month, it’s fitting to think about the incredible things fungi can do. You may be familiar with…
Ancient Egyptian ink may help us literally piece together history
Modern pen and paper has an ancient ancestor – ink and papyrus. Around 5,000 years ago, ancient Egyptians invented arguably one of the…
Disposable Vape Pens: What Are You Inhaling?
Metal elements were found in the vapors of electronic cigarettes and hookahs and their concentrations were compared to regular cigarettes.