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Posts tagged chemicals

May 29, 2006

 

manhole

The Case of the Flying Manhole Cover

Say you're walking down a city street, minding your own business, when you approach a manhole...

May 8, 2006

 

lamb

Why You Can’t Bleach Sheep

Why is it okay to bleach cotton cloth, but not wool?

January 25, 2006

 

artificial_flavors

Can You Taste the Chemicals?

It sounds fanciful, but Wonka's gum flavored as food is far from impossible if you have the help of a skilled flavorist.

August 4, 2005

 

Giving Your Clothes a Lube Job

Throw your laundry into the dryer without a dryer sheet, and it comes out a rumpled, static-y mess. Toss one in and the results are much better. How can adding this flimsy sheet change the way all your clothes come out of the dryer? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

June 3, 2005

 

The Jalapeno Blues

How can something that’s not hot in temperature produce the same reactions as something that is hot? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

March 31, 2005

 

Smelling in Stereo

Why do snakes have forked tongues and why do they flick them? Learn more on this Moment of Science.

May 24, 2004

 

Bombardier Beetle

Learn about one of Africa's most dangerous bug. "The Bombardier Beetle" on this Moment of Science.

February 10, 2004

 

Nutrigenomics

What is nutrigenomics? Find out on this Moment of Science.

January 16, 2004

 

Acid Rain

Learn about all the chemicals found in rainwater, on this Moment of Science.

September 27, 2003

 

Homocysteine

It's time once again for the Moment of Science Word of the Day. This is where we define a cool science term. Today's word is Homocysteine.

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