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What Is a Polymer?
By Alina Bradford published
Polymers are materials made of long, repeating chains of molecules. There are natural and synthetic polymers, including proteins and rubber, and glass and epoxies.
Facts About Neptunium
By Carol Stoll published
Properties, sources and uses of the element neptunium.
Facts About Beryllium
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Beryllium is one of the lightest metals and has one of the highest melting points among the light metals.
Crying for Power? Your Tears Could Generate Electricity
By Sara G. Miller published
What do egg whites and human tears have in common? According to a new study from Ireland, both materials can generate electricity, thanks to an enzyme they contain.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded for 3D Images of Life's Molecules
By Jeanna Bryner published
The 2017 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work in producing 3D images of life's molecular machinery.
Facts About Titanium
By Stephanie Pappas published
Properties, uses and sources of the element titanium.
Facts About Sulfur
By Stephanie Pappas published
Properties, sources and uses of the element sulfur.
Facts About Nitrogen
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Properties, sources and uses of nitrogen, one of the most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere.
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