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The Scent of the Sea
Which substances are responsible for the wonderful, fresh smell of the sea? You may be surprised to discover that they’re mainly by-products of decay processes and from the digestive systems of fish
August 3, 2023 זמן קריאה משוער 4 -
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Wine Astringency with a Flavor of Climate Change
How do climate change and global warming affect the grape industry and wine production?
June 22, 2023 זמן קריאה משוער 7 -
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The Dangers of Household Bleach
What Makes Bleach and Cleaning Agents Dangerous to Ingest?
June 8, 2023 זמן קריאה משוער 7 -
Science History
The Birth of The DNA Double Helix
Marking 70 years since the elucidation of the DNA molecule’s unique double helical structure
April 25, 2023 זמן קריאה משוער 8 -
Science History
The Chemist Murdered at Treblinka
Stephanie Horowitz's pioneering research contributed to the discovery of isotopes. Years later, she tragically met her end in the gas chambers at Treblinka.
April 23, 2023 זמן קריאה משוער 12 -
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Understanding Diffusion
Diffusion, which equalizes concentrations, is one of the simplest and most important processes in nature.
April 4, 2023 זמן קריאה משוער 3 -
Playing with food
Umami - The Unfamiliar Taste
There can be no disputes in matters of taste and ion channels. Exploring the science of umami - the fifth taste.
March 9, 2023 זמן קריאה משוער 10 -
Science Panorama
The Left Side of Life - Why Does Left-Handedness Exist?
The difference between right and left didn’t start with politics: it is present in nature and affects a long list of phenomena
March 9, 2023 זמן קריאה משוער 10