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The Chemistry of Fireworks

Posted on July 16, 2020December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

How the ancient Chinese discovery of gunpowder and a scientist burning different metals led to the fireworks we know and love today!

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    Can some fungi clean up plastic pollution?

    Posted on October 3, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Since September is National Mushroom Month, it’s fitting to think about the incredible things fungi can do. You may be familiar with…

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      Ancient Egyptian ink may help us literally piece together history

      Posted on December 21, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Modern pen and paper has an ancient ancestor – ink and papyrus. Around 5,000 years ago, ancient Egyptians invented arguably one of the…

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        Disposable Vape Pens: What Are You Inhaling?

        Posted on May 2, 2017October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

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

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