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Tag: chemistry

The chemistry of waterproofness | Day 307

The chemistry of waterproofness | Day 307

There’s a difference between waterproof, hydrophobic, and super-hydrophobic – and it’s all down to chemistry.

Posted on June 21, 2015June 22, 2015Categories 365 Science StoriesTags adorable birds, at the level of the molecule, chemistry, hydrophobic, superhydrophobic, varnish, waterproof1 Comment on The chemistry of waterproofness | Day 307
The amazing bakelite | Day 294

The amazing bakelite | Day 294

The first synthetic plastic set the stage for modern production of materials. Meet bakelite.

Posted on June 7, 2015June 8, 2015Categories 365 Science StoriesTags bakelite, chemistry, discoveries, inventions, plastics, syntheticsLeave a comment on The amazing bakelite | Day 294
It’s just the thiosulfinates | Day 287

It’s just the thiosulfinates | Day 287

Thanks to thiosulfinates, the taste of red onion can really spruce up a salad, but the same chemicals are also responsible for the indelible aftertaste.

Posted on May 31, 2015Categories 365 Science StoriesTags chemistry, food, kitchen science, onions, plants4 Comments on It’s just the thiosulfinates | Day 287
The other side of the chemophobia coin | Day 271b

The other side of the chemophobia coin | Day 271b

Chemophobia is usually over the top, but there is another side to it – sometimes substances truly are harmful, if the circumstances are right.

Posted on May 15, 2015February 20, 2017Categories 365 Science StoriesTags chemicals, chemistry, chemophobia, nail polish and health, science of nail polishLeave a comment on The other side of the chemophobia coin | Day 271b

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