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Are Sunscreen products reliable?

What? Sunscreens contain diverse active ingredients. Some use the inert inorganic mineral pigment, such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, primarily to reflect or scatter UV radiation. Others use organic chemicals or a mixture because chemicals can absorb UV rays.…

Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

A cup of tea brings feelings of peace and serenity to mind.  Whether it be a rainy day or cold evening, drinking a warm cup of tea has never failed to help me feel calm and happy.   There’s an amazing…

Eight Gifts under $40 for STEM Nerds

As the holidays approach, you’re probably panicking about finding the perfect gift to get your nerdy friends in STEM while sticking to a college budget. Look no further; I have compiled a list of the best science gifts under $35…

Raindrop Cake, Not a Cake?

Have you ever wondered what a raindrop would taste like if it was transformed into cake form? Look no further! Raindrop cake, albeit very different from your typical, traditional cake, will let you have a truly magical experience.    …

Learn How to Make Water Disappear

Learning intricate card tricks and complex hand movements can be overwhelming and hard to execute in front of an eager audience, so here is a how to perform a magic trick that does not require any skill but, instead, just…

Glow in the Dark Nail Polish in Five Easy Steps

In the early 1920’s glow in the dark watches were the newest fad out there. The United States was in a radium craze. Doctors preached its health benefits when consumed in small amounts and food products laced with it were…

Chemical Secrets Behind Dragon Beard Candy

The Georgia Tech STEMcomm VIP team had the Taste of Science festival on March 12, 2018.  During this event, my group (members from Georgia Tech SASE) and I decided to make dragon beard candy. Now let’s see the steps of…