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5 Chemical Properties of Tea
Tea is deceptively simple — it’s just a bunch of leaves, a few spices, and an accouterment to dress it up, right? The chemical properties of tea are more complicated, as the ingredients interact with…

What Is Cryo-Electron Microscopy and What Is It Used For?
Innovations in biology and technology hinge on understanding the world on a molecular level. The more scientists learn about organisms and materials on the nanoscale, the better they can develop groundbreaking solutions to the world’s…

Low Melting Point Metals for Casting
How hot is hot? There’s no standard definition for a low melting point metal, but considering most metals melt at over 1,000°F (537°C), those metals that disintegrate on the stovetop or even in a person’s…

The Chemistry of Proteins: New Perspectives on Nature’s Most Important Compounds
Proteins are essential building blocks of all life on earth. Recent discoveries have given us a new perspective on the chemistry of proteins.

How Chemical Composition Analysis Solves Crimes
How do investigators know a stain is actually blood and not ketchup? Here’s a look at how chemical composition analysis identifies evidence.

How to Read the Periodic Table of Elements
Our guide makes it easy to read the periodic table of elements. Learn about atomic numbers, atomic mass, atomic symbols, and how to classify elements.

The Best Chemistry Sets for Kids Who Love Science
Want a chemistry set for kids? Here are some of the best options for kids who enjoy hands-on scientific learning.

The Best Chemistry Sets for All Ages
Explore the wonders of the natural world today with the best chemistry sets for all ages and experience levels.

What Are the Features and Capabilities of Carbon Fiber Structure?
What is carbon fiber? What makes the carbon fiber structure unique and so useful? And why do material scientists and engineers continue exploring and expanding the possibilities for this material?

7 Amazing Ways We Use Nanocellulose
Nanocellulose — it’s lightweight, strong, flexible and made from one of the most abundant materials on earth: plant matter. It may also be the solution to the world’s plastic problem.

Properties of Noble Gases: Everyday Uses
What are the properties of noble gases and what uses do they have in everyday life? Find out why they conduct electricity and more now!

Everyday Uses of Halogens
What are halogens, and where might you encounter them in your daily life? Keep reading to learn more about halogen properties and traits.
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