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The Scientific Magic of Teflon
Why does nothing stick to Teflon? And how is it applied to pots and pans nonetheless?
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Can Coal and Petroleum Form Today?
What are the differences between charcoal (also called wood coal), mineral coal, and petroleum
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Lethal Fertilizer: Ammonium Nitrate
What is the material that seems to have caused the lethal explosion in Beirut's port?
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Warming up in front of the (polluting) fireplace
Despite the romantic imagery, warming the house with a wood or charcoal hearth is one of the most environmentally harmful methods of heating, and is also a health hazard
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Chlorophyll: The Molecule of Life
Thanks to chlorophyll, plants supply energy to all living things and provide us with oxygen. But there is still much left to discover about it.
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Plastic and Greenhouse Gases
Discarded plastics don’t just pollute the environment directly – new research shows that they also contribute to global greenhouse gas emissions
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What a Sweet Potato
Potatoes break down in our bodies into… sugar! How does this happen? A visit with the carbohydrate family
