The Science of Baking Pt. 1
Introduction Have you ever wondered how exactly baking turns a soupy batter or a thick paste into a beautiful cake…
‘Vampire Facials’: Viable or Just Bloody Gross?
To pursue beauty, people will use makeup, creams, and even plastic surgery. But, would you spread your own blood on…
Color Changing Lemonade
Would you believe the drink above is lemonade, and the blue and purple colors are due to all natural ingredients?…
Rethinking Radiation
In 1896, the French scientist Henri Becquerel observed spontaneous emissions from uranium and called this phenomenon radiation. The first recorded…
Direct Fusion Drive— It IS Rocket Science!
Rockets had their humble start in 13th century China: bamboo tubes filled with gunpowder, attached to arrows, to be shot…
The Cilantro Controversy: A Scientific Look
Cilantro: A Very Controversial Herb Cilantro (also known as coriander) is a plant that has been cultivated for thousands of…
Can diapers improve agricultural management?
Ever wondered how diapers can hold and absorb so much liquid? The simple answer is hydrogels. Disposable diapers…
The Chemistry Behind Common Workout Supplements
In the fitness community, novice and expert athletes alike, are continually searching for supplements that will give an athletic edge…