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The vibrant colours of poisonous frogs warn of the extremely toxic compounds contained in their skin. The amount... Read more
November 16, 2017
Broccoli, like other green vegetables, gets greener when you start cooking it. Why is this, and why does... Read more
October 24, 2017
It’s October, which means mating season for a lot of the spiders that lurk in our gardens and... Read more
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The vibrant colours of poisonous frogs warn of the extremely toxic compounds contained in their skin. The amount... Read more
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Chemical Concerns – Fipronil and the Egg Contamination ScandalAugust 29, 2017
Over the past few weeks, concern has been growing regarding the contamination of eggs for sale in a... Read more
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The Chemistry of Frozen Desserts – in C&ENAugust 12, 2017
Ever wondered what the difference is between ice cream, gelato, and sorbet? This month’s edition of Periodic Graphics... Read more
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Why Can Lavender Be Used to Repel Moths? – The Chemistry of LavenderAugust 12, 2017
Hanging in the wardrobes of our flat, alongside our clothes, are a couple of small bags of dried... Read more
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