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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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Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccines
Safety, efficacy, side effects and the novel technology: Everything you need to know about the first vaccines against the deadly virus
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Coping with Coronavirus
How to reduce infection risk? How can you know if you are infected, and what to do if you are?
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The Matter of Life
Is the composition of living things similar to that of their surroundings? And why aren’t we made mostly of metals?
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Why Does It Take Plastic So Long to Break Down?
The term ‘plastic’ encompasses many different materials (PET, Bisphenol A, PVC, Styrofoam, and more)
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Is There Really Such a Metal as Brass?
Brass is not an element but an alloy (mixture) of copper and zinc. It is a harder and stronger metal than copper, but has a lower electrical conductivity.
