Raw eggs are actually less nutritious than cooked eggs — here's why
Why shouldn't you eat raw eggs? The risk of salmonella infection isn't the only problem. You're also robbing yourself of protein.One egg contains about 6 grams of protein. In their natural state, these...
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Brewing a perfect cup of coffee requires the right water — and pure H2O is...
Water — the biggest ingredient in coffee by weight — can make or break the flavor of a freshly brewed cup, according to a chemist-barista research team.Tap water brings out better flavor in coffee,...
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Guinness cans hide a weird plastic ball — here's how it works and why it...
Guinness cans and bottles fizz and bubble when you open them.Plastic devices called widgets blast the stout beer with nitrogen gas to give it a creamy head.In cans, widgets are spherical; in bottles,...
View ArticleWhy soda tastes different in a can or bottle
People often have strong opinions about how they drink their soda. Some people prefer it in a can, others prefer a glass or plastic bottle. While soda companies claim that the recipe doesn't change,...
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NASA 'tasted' complex organic compounds in a blast of water from one of...
Enceladus, an ice-encrusted moon of Saturn, hides an ocean of saltwater that blasts ice into space.NASA flew its Cassini spacecraft through the ice geysers in 2015.Scientists continue to analyze the...
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The fascinating chemistry that goes into a fireworks display
The fireworks you enjoy every 4th of July are the result of a chain of chemical reactions.When a firework container is lit, its contents of colored explosives called "stars" light up the sky.The colors...
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Firework colors are created by different chemicals combinations — here's what...
It may be Independence Day, but there's nothing revolutionary about the way your 4th of July fireworks are made.Fireworks have been built from a mix of explosive powder, chemicals, and glue for ages....
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Novichok is a 'dangerous and sophisticated' Soviet-era nerve agent — here's...
A man and woman who were sickened after coming into contact with the nerve agent Novichok are in critical condition in the UK.The couple has been identified as Charlie Rowley, 45, and Dawn Sturgess,...
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Sunscreen doesn't always shield beachgoers from burns — and so these...
Two chemists have found a way to make sunscreen work better. The treatment boosts the body's ability to deflect ultraviolet rays which cause sunburns and cellular DNA damage. The molecule created is a...
View ArticleThe fascinating way helium changes your voice
Inhaling helium and talking like Daffy Duck is a classic party trick. But not many know how helium works. Helium is much lighter than air, so sound waves move much faster through the gas. This...
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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists who used...
The Nobel Prize in chemistry went to three scientists who used directed evolution to make new proteins that are in biofuels and cancer drugs.The winners include Americans Frances Arnold and George...
View ArticleThe worst storms on Earth are nothing compared to the weather on other planets
Earth has some pretty severe weather— hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis can be devastating — but we're better off living here than on other planets. Earth's worst storms are nothing compared to the...
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7 signs that you have sexual chemistry with someone
Sexual chemistry is an important part of a relationship. Often times you can tell you have sexual chemistry with someone before engaging in physical intimacy. Both laughing together and certain body...
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40% of American engagements happen between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day,...
Almost 40% of American engagements happen between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, making it 'diamond season.'There are two sources of diamonds: natural mining or synthesis within a laboratory. And...
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A high school chemistry experiment that went horribly wrong left a boy...
A New York City jury awarded 21-year-old Alonzo Yanes nearly $60 million on Monday after he was left permanently disfigured by a botched high school chemistry experiment.Yanes was 16 years old in...
View ArticleHere's why you never see brilliantly blue fireworks
Bright blue fireworks are far more challenging to produce than common colors like red, white, or green. Pyrotechnicians have been trying to produce brilliant blue fireworks for centuries, to no avail....
View ArticleHere's what would happen if all insects on Earth disappeared
Although it's impossible to say exactly what would happen if all insects on Earth suddenly vanished, it's likely that civilization and ecosystems would be in serious trouble. Nitrogen-rich feces would...
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If you're online dating during quarantine, this scientist says the spark may...
Sheril Kirshenbaum is an associate research scientist at Michigan State University and author of "The Science of Kissing," a book that explores why and how humans kiss.As more people turn to online...
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The Beirut explosion created a huge mushroom cloud and visible blast wave,...
A explosion at a port rocked the Lebanese capital city of Beirut on Tuesday, killing at least dozens of people.As videos of the explosion spread across social media sites, some users claimed an atomic...
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