A new catalyst may enable mixed plastic recycling The future of plastic recycling could soon become far simpler and more efficient. Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new plastic ...

A recent column on hydrogen water brought a well-deserved slap on the wrist from two experts. Rodney H. from Texas writes (with a few of my added comments): “Sorry about being picky, but as a retired ...

For most of us, ice is a hazard. Whether it's making roads dangerously slippery or covering our sidewalks, this frozen form ...

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When sodium meets mercury, the result is no ordinary metal—it’s sodium amalgam, a silvery alloy once used in industry. But behind its shine lies a chemical that reacts violently with water and spreads ...

A compound in the form of crystals that consists of sodium chloride (NaCI) and is used especially for seasoning or preserving ...