Why Does Your Hair Curl In The Summer? A Chemist Explains The Science Behind Hair Structure

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If you have curly hair, you know that every day is a new adventure. What will my hair do today? Why does it curl better on some days than others? And even those without naturally curly hair might notice their hair curling – or, let’s be honest, frizzing – a […]

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If you have curly hair, you know that every day is a new adventure. What will my hair do today? Why does it curl better on some days than others? And even those without naturally curly hair might notice their hair curling – or, let’s be honest, frizzing – a

The Bubbly Chemistry Behind Carbonated Beverages

Manufacturers inject carbon dioxide into beverages to make them fizzy.

Many people love the refreshing effervescence of a soda, champagne, beer or sparkling water. When you take a sip, the gas bubbles in the beverage burst, and the released gas tickles your nose. But have you ever wondered how carbonation actually works? I’m a professor who teaches classes in chemistry

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Many people love the refreshing effervescence of a soda, champagne, beer or sparkling water. When you take a sip, the gas bubbles in the beverage burst, and the released gas tickles your nose. But have you ever wondered how carbonation actually works? I’m a professor who teaches classes in chemistry

Cultivating Curiosity: An Interview with Michael Pollan, Author of “The Botany of Desire”, Young Readers Edition

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Michael Pollan is a storyteller of the natural world. A writer, an educator and a luminary with a remarkable ability to distill complex scientific concepts across disciplines to inspire readers to reconnect with the natural world. Through his books, we step into the world where plants reveal their secrets and

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Michael Pollan is a storyteller of the natural world. A writer, an educator and a luminary with a remarkable ability to distill complex scientific concepts across disciplines to inspire readers to reconnect with the natural world. Through his books, we step into the world where plants reveal their secrets and

How Many Times Can You Recycle Plastic?

Plastic is everywhere, but once we’re done with it, where does it go? Let’s explore the recycling of this everyday material

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Table of Contents What is Plastic? Bags, chip packets, even sunglasses and surgical implants. What these all have in common is that they’re made of plastics! Plastic is a material that’s incredibly useful. It can be made into almost anything at all. It’s hard to imagine how something so new

How Many Times Can You Recycle Plastic?

Plastic is everywhere, but once we’re done with it, where does it go? Let’s explore the recycling of this everyday material

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Table of Contents What is Plastic? Bags, chip packets, even sunglasses and surgical implants. What these all have in common is that they’re made of plastics! Plastic is a material that’s incredibly useful. It can be made into almost anything at all. It’s hard to imagine how something so new

How Does Traffic Light Work?

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Table of Contents It is boring to be stuck with a big flashy red signal. Although traffic lights might not be the most attractive thing during a road trip, it helps drivers to communicate. Imagine if cars whooshed past with zero control at crossroads, with no traffic signal to guide

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Table of Contents It is boring to be stuck with a big flashy red signal. Although traffic lights might not be the most attractive thing during a road trip, it helps drivers to communicate. Imagine if cars whooshed past with zero control at crossroads, with no traffic signal to guide

Why Do Dogs Like Bones

Dogs love bones

Remember how the English bulldog Spike from Tom and Jerry protected its bone no matter what. He even dreamt of his snacking bone and would chew on it when he wasn’t chasing Tom around for his shenanigans. In the wild, wolves participate in bone-chewing activities, and it is quite possible

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Remember how the English bulldog Spike from Tom and Jerry protected its bone no matter what. He even dreamt of his snacking bone and would chew on it when he wasn’t chasing Tom around for his shenanigans. In the wild, wolves participate in bone-chewing activities, and it is quite possible

Why Are Elephants Afraid Of Mice?

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Table of Contents Often portrayed in cartoons and movies, the image of a massive elephant leaping into the air at the sight of a tiny mouse has become ingrained in popular culture. The popular TV show Mythbusters tested out if this statement had any substance. Some stories suggest that mice

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Table of Contents Often portrayed in cartoons and movies, the image of a massive elephant leaping into the air at the sight of a tiny mouse has become ingrained in popular culture. The popular TV show Mythbusters tested out if this statement had any substance. Some stories suggest that mice

Seaweed: The Plant Of The Future

Humble ocean plants are entering dozens of industries Could algae be a solution to some of the world’s biggest problems?

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Table of Contents What are seaweeds? Seaweeds can be big, small, green, brown, or red! These organisms are often single-celled and sometimes referred to as . They can also be larger structures made up of multiple cells, like the nori you get at the grocery store. What unites all seaweeds

Seaweed: The Plant Of The Future

Humble ocean plants are entering dozens of industries Could algae be a solution to some of the world’s biggest problems?

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Table of Contents What are seaweeds? Seaweeds can be big, small, green, brown, or red! These organisms are often single-celled and sometimes referred to as . They can also be larger structures made up of multiple cells, like the nori you get at the grocery store. What unites all seaweeds

Life span of a jellyfish

Jellyfish

Table of Contents Have you ever seen those cool documentaries about creatures of the ocean? If yes, you might have seen these umbrella-shaped organisms floating around. Well, that is the jellyfish. Their bioluminescent and regenerative abilities have captured the eye of scientists. So let’s be scientists for a while and

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Table of Contents Have you ever seen those cool documentaries about creatures of the ocean? If yes, you might have seen these umbrella-shaped organisms floating around. Well, that is the jellyfish. Their bioluminescent and regenerative abilities have captured the eye of scientists. So let’s be scientists for a while and

Will I Ever Need Math? A Mathematician Explains How Math Is Everywhere – From Soap Bubbles To Pixar Movies

math can help strengthen your brain

It can be easy to think that you need math only to do your algebra or geometry homework or if you have a job as an engineer. But, in fact, math pops up everywhere – even in the soap bubbles in your kitchen sink. While washing dishes when I was

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It can be easy to think that you need math only to do your algebra or geometry homework or if you have a job as an engineer. But, in fact, math pops up everywhere – even in the soap bubbles in your kitchen sink. While washing dishes when I was

How Science Can Help Young Athletes Chase Their Dreams

Army Combat Fitness Test. Credits: Wikimedia/The US Army A few generations ago, most children would choose between showing an interest in sports or a passion for science. It was rare for kids to enjoy the two, and there needed to be more understanding of how science aided sport and could

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Army Combat Fitness Test. Credits: Wikimedia/The US Army A few generations ago, most children would choose between showing an interest in sports or a passion for science. It was rare for kids to enjoy the two, and there needed to be more understanding of how science aided sport and could

Why Are Scientists Growing Mini-Hearts In A Petri Dish?

Growing mini organs in the lab

We all know that diseases have a way of sneaking up on us—be it through germs, genetics, or our own immune systems—and racking up a thread of seemingly unrelated symptoms. Medical researchers spend their time untangling this complicated thread to study just what brings about diseases, and what we can

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We all know that diseases have a way of sneaking up on us—be it through germs, genetics, or our own immune systems—and racking up a thread of seemingly unrelated symptoms. Medical researchers spend their time untangling this complicated thread to study just what brings about diseases, and what we can

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