Atoms of arsenic can combine with atoms of other elements to form a variety of compounds. These can be divided into two categories, 鈥渋norganic鈥 and 鈥渙rganic.鈥 In this case, the term 鈥渙rganic鈥 is...
Kraft processed cheese singles, at least the full fat version, is not the same anymore. You won鈥檛 notice any change in taste though because the only difference will be a substitution of one...
Not if you look at the numbers. Many cosmetics now advertise "no parabens," as they cater to chemical paranoia. Parabens are very effective preservatives and prevent bacterial growth in creams and...
Forty eight years ago there was an epidemic of heart failure in Quebec City. The clue was that the thirty men affected were all beer drinkers. In a round about way, the culprit was the introduction...
Studies have shown that red is the colour that attracts attention. Its uses are timeless and endless. Since ancient times, the colour red has been involved in fashion, art, food and cosmetics. But...
Most chemistry conferences these days feature a session on the 鈥減ublic understanding of chemistry.鈥 Usually speakers express frustration about equating the term 鈥渃hemical鈥 with 鈥渢oxin鈥 or 鈥減oison,鈥...
鈥淲hen there is substantial, credible evidence of danger to human or environmental health, protective action should be taken despite continuing scientific uncertainty.鈥 That鈥檚 the 鈥淧recautionary...
In 2007, seventeen-year-old cross-country runner Arielle Newman was found dead in her home. Autopsy results were inconclusive. After a two-month investigation, the medical examiner concluded that...