Articles (Chemistry)

She Set it: Women of the Periodic Table
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

In 1869, Mendeleev discovered the periodic system, but scientists classified and predicted elements before and after. Females participated effectively in the completion of the Periodic Table as we know nowadays.

Chemistry against Crime
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

As nighttime descended, the silence was shattered by the loud barks of an agitated dog that led the Crime Scene Investigation team, who collected and preserved samples and potential evidence. Sounds familiar? 

Cold Healing
(Health and Diseases)

Cryosurgery is the use of extreme cold—nitrogen, carbon dioxide, Argon gas, and freeze sprays—to damage and inhibit the growth of abnormal cells and some tumor cells.


Biodiversity and the Pharmaceutical Industry
(Health and Diseases)

Observing nature and scouring it in search for remedies and healing is by no means a new trend; humans have done so for tens of millennia.


Skincare Secrets (Part II: In Modern Times)
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

While not everyone is super invested in taking care of their skin, there is at least one moisturizing cream in every household that are especially handy when our skin tends to get dry, especially after washing our hands.


Deodorants: What they do and what they do not do!
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

During summer, the sweating rate increases and some often use deodorant to prevent unpleasant smell; however, there have been more allegations trying to link the use of deodorants to some diseases.


Extracting Fuel from Air
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

“Necessity is the mother of invention” is a popular  proverb that we realize is true when crises occur or when we go through difficulties in our lives.


Memories in Bottles
(Human Body)

When we were young, we were fascinated with the time machines and time travel, to explore the future and rewind the past; but, what if this time machine already exists?

Biodiversity: A Long Evolutionary Road!
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Earth today, with all the biological richness we feel around us, is the result of 4 billion years of evolution. 


Heavenly Kaleidoscope
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Observing the heavenly sphere, astronomers witness a kaleidoscope of colors, each color having its own significant meaning.

Global Warming… Danger at All Measures!
(Earth Sciences)

The impacts of a warming world are scary enough when considered one-by-one. Together, the view is simply shocking!


Chemical Elements in the Human Body
(Human Body)

Our bodies surprise us with their secrets, which are continuously being revealed as more scientific research is conducted. 

The Planet with Diamond Rain
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Have you ever imagined that the sky can rain something other than water? To rain diamonds for example? 

Marie Curie; Up Close and Personal
(Inventions and Innovations)

Marie Skłodowska, known today as Madame Curie, was born in Warsaw, Poland, on 7 November 1867. 

The Alphabet of Chemistry
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Every material in the world is composed of different combinations of about 100 elements that cannot be broken down into simpler substances through ordinary chemistry.

Silver Lining
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

In Laymen terms, silver is classified among precious metals, which are attractive but not very chemically active.

Chemistry and the Environment
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

Chemistry helps scientists discover alternatives to substances harmful to the environment and health; thus, “green chemistry” has been developed.

The Periodic Table through a Magnifying Glass
(Physical and Chemical Sciences)

It took scientists 2200 years, from Greece in 400 BCE to Europe in 1800, to grasp what elements really are, because most are too changeable.


Black, Brown, Red, or Yellow!
(Health and Diseases)

Hair coloring is very popular today, with over 75% of women coloring their hair and a growing percentage of men following suit. How does hair color work?

Dye Hard!
(Science Fun Time: Stories and Activities)

Woman: I wish I could turn back time and get my hair color back. Fairy: Don’t cry; the Hair Dye Fairy is here to make your wish come true.


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