Making Eco-Conscious Synthetic Leather
Making Eco-Conscious Synthetic Leather
Lauren Wolf explains how textile manufacturers are trying to make synthetic leather more eco-consious while keeping it f... Read more
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Better Beer Chemistry
Better Beer Chemistry
Speaking of Chemistry takes a field trip to Renegade Brewing Co. in Denver to talk yeast. #speakingofchem speakingofchem... Read more
22 Apr 2015
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Hypoallergenic Isn't Really A Thing
Hypoallergenic Isn't Really A Thing
Turns out the term "hypoallergenic" means whatever manufacturers want it to mean. Sophia Cai explains why. #speakingofch... Read more
18 Mar 2015
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What Does Space Smell Like?
What Does Space Smell Like?
Matt Davenport sticks his nose into the science behind astronomical aromas and celestial body odors. #speakingofchem spe... Read more
3 Mar 2015
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Adding hydrogen peroxide to your head can actually do a lot of damage. Matt Davenport breaks down why going platinum blo... Read more
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Four Facts About Sweat
Four Facts About Sweat
Getting fit inevitably means sweating—but what is that stinky, salty fluid anyway? Sophia Cai goes over four fun facts a... Read more
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What Is Tinsel Made Of?
What Is Tinsel Made Of?
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Why Fruit Flies Could Make Your Beer Better
Why Fruit Flies Could Make Your Beer Better
Your beer attracts fruit flies for a reason. Matt Davenport tells you why this could be the secret to the best beers you... Read more
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What You Need To Know About Microbeads
What You Need To Know About Microbeads
Your toothpaste and face scrub probably get their scrubbing power from tiny plastic beads contained within. But environm... Read more
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Fighting a Killer Frog Fungus
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Scientists are working to catch a vicious serial killer... of frogs. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org
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